"Awe-inspiring architecture, groundbreaking urban planning, and a culture rich in artistic expression-the best countries to live in embrace all of these elements. And while a thriving creative scene might not be directly linked to a country's GDP or military might, a focus on design can contribute to a high quality of life. That's why we've rounded up the best countries to live in for design lovers."
"We also factored in the Best Countries for Quality of Life in 2026 ranking from Astons, a globally licensed investment immigration firm; the latest 10 Best Countries to Live In list from Global Citizen Solutions, another investment migration consultancy; and the Best Countries to Live In 2026 list from World Population Review, a platform that provides global population data, demographic statistics, and analyses."
"Europe is clearly the place to plant roots, as countries on the continent rank supreme across all our sources. Switzerland clinched the number one spot on the U.S. News list, landing in the top 10 for multiple categories, including cultural influence, entrepreneurship, open for business, quality of life, and social purpose. These top scores contributed to the country's winning position."
Design-focused countries pair awe-inspiring architecture, groundbreaking urban planning, and rich artistic culture to elevate residents' quality of life. Selection prioritized countries appearing on U.S. News & World Report's Best Countries list, isolating the top 20 design destinations within that ranking. Additional inputs included Astons' Best Countries for Quality of Life 2026, Global Citizen Solutions' 10 Best Countries to Live In list, and World Population Review's Best Countries to Live In 2026. European nations prevail across these metrics. Switzerland scored highly for cultural influence, entrepreneurship, business openness, quality of life, and social purpose. Luxembourg, Denmark, and Finland secured top positions on the other referenced rankings. The U.S. News scoring incorporates 73 country attributes and surveys from more than 17,000 respondents.
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