Luxemburg and Qatar would be the world’s wealthiest economies by gross domestic
product (GDP) per capita based on both purchasing power parity (PPP) and nominal basis in
2020 (Statistics Times para 1). The two countries would remain at the top for the next couple of
years because they are ahead of the second-ranked occupier with a considerable margin
(Statistics Times para 2). Brunei Darussalam is among the countries with the fastest rate of GDP
growth at 4.70 percent (World Population Review para 6). According to the United Nations'
Development Report, the three best countries to live in are Norway, Switzerland, and Australia.
The Human Development Index (HDI) posits that the primary approach for assessing a country's
development is through people and their capabilities, unlike the rate of economic growth as has
been the norm (Johanna p. 167). The counties with the best quality of life in the world include
Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Australia, and the Netherlands (U.S. News figure 1).
Switzerland, Norway, France, Luxemburg, Finland, Netherlands, and Australia are among the
countries with the best healthcare globally, to mention a few (World Population Review para 6).
In this paper, I propose the Netherlands as the best place to live in the world based on economic
choices such as economic growth and stability, healthcare system, education system,
immigration, human rights, crime and justice, and national defense.
The Netherlands is a country located in Western Europe and some parts of the Caribbean
(Manuela p. 199). Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. The country occupies a total area
of 41,865 kilometers squared. As of 2020, the country had a population of about 17.4 million
people (Heeg p. 4). As of 2019, the Netherlands' gross domestic product based on purchasing
power parity was estimated at $1.004 trillion. And the per capita at $58,225. The GDP of the country, based on the nominal measure, was estimated at $914 billion. The per capita was
estimated at $58,016 in the same year (Economy of the Netherlands, para 1). The country's
economic growth in 2018 was 2.6 percent, declined to 1.8 percent in 2019, and registered a sharp
decline of 7,5 percent in 2020. The rate of growth is projected to increase by 3.0 percent in 2021
(Economy of the Netherlands, para 1). The economy of the Netherlands is by far stable
compared to that of South Sudan.
The Netherlands has a universal healthcare system, and everyone living in the country
must obtain basic level health insurance (Madelon p. 240). The Netherlands is among the
countries with the best healthcare system. Children under the age of 18 are not required by law to
pay for health insurance. The healthcare of the Netherlands is better compared to countries such
as New Zealand and Sierra Leone.
The universities in the Netherlands are the best in the world and compete with famous
universities in the United States and the United Kingdom (de Bruijn et al., p. 7). The government
funds education in the country, and the students are only required to pay minimal costs. The
Netherlands' healthcare system is better than the health care systems of Guinea, Eritrea, and
Niger.
The Netherlands has the best human rights system in the world. The human rights of the
country ban practice such as discrimination, human trafficking, torture and ill-treatment, police
brutality, and violence against religious and ethnic minorities (Barbara p. 409). The Netherlands
constitution provides freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of association, right to
privacy, and freedom of association. Countries without human rights include Somalia, Libya,
Cuba, and Syria, to mention a few.

The Netherlands is the most densely populated country in Europe. Interestingly, more
than three million people living in the country have a non-Dutch background. The high
immigration rate, especially for people from the European Union region, is associated with a lack
of restrictions. It is also easy for people living outside the EU as they only need to apply for a
residence permit. Although the Netherlands is densely populated, other countries are more
densely populated, including Hong Kong and Singapore.
Although the Netherlands is associated with a high intake of hard drugs such as heroin,
and cocaine, it is the safest place to be since it has low crime (Frank and Fokkema p. 360). Police
in the country focus on the supply chain of hard drugs rather than users. The Netherlands has an
armed force consisting of the Navy, Army, and the Air Force. The Netherlands is more secure
than countries such as South Africa, Brazil, and Afghanistan.
The Netherlands, without terrorism and a high rate of unemployment as part of its
economy, would be a perfect country. The rate of unemployment in the Netherlands as of 2019
was approximately 4 percent (Mario p. 92). The high rate of unemployment is associated with
high population growth in the country. The Netherlands can manage the fast-growing population
by empowering women, promoting family planning, and enacting one-child legislation. The
economy of the Netherlands would also grow if the country had no terrorism. Terrorism affects
the economy of a country as it destroys infrastructure and reduced capital inflows. The rate of
terrorism in the Netherlands is lower compared to countries such as Iraq and Pakistan.
In conclusion, I would prefer to live in the Netherlands than any other country in the
world. The Netherlands has a good healthcare system, a sound education system, low crime
rates, a stable economy, a strong national defense, and a reliable human rights system. However, living in the Netherlands could be better if the country had low levels of unemployment and
terrorism. The high rate of unemployment can be managed by empowering women, promoting
family planning, and enacting one-child legislation.

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