While the concept of "best humanity" is subjective and can be interpreted in many ways, often encompassing factors like compassion, ethics, and cultural values, one common measure used to assess the overall well-being and development of a country's population is the Human Development Index (HDI). The provided reference, a list of countries by Human Development Index, ranks countries based on key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living.
According to the referenced list of countries by Human Development Index:
- Switzerland currently holds the top rank.
- Norway is ranked second, having moved up one position.
- Iceland is ranked third.
- Hong Kong is ranked fourth, moving down two positions.
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development:
- A long and healthy life, measured by life expectancy at birth.
- Being knowledgeable, measured by expected years of schooling for children and mean years of schooling for adults.
- A decent standard of living, measured by Gross National Income (GNI) per capita.
Countries with a higher HDI generally indicate better conditions for human flourishing based on these criteria.
Top Countries by Human Development Index (Based on Reference)
| Rank | Δ | Country or territory |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | |
| 2 | (1) | Norway |
| 3 | Iceland | |
| 4 | (2) | Hong Kong |
Note: The 'Δ' column indicates the change in ranking from the previous period.
Based on the specific measure highlighted by the reference, which is the Human Development Index, Switzerland is currently ranked as the country with the highest level of human development.
