Germany fans at a football match | Joern Pollex/Getty Germany the ‘best country in the world’ New rankings look at global perception.

Germany is the best country in the world, according to new analysis unveiled Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The first-ever Best Countries report awarded Germany the top spot "in part because of its strong economy, world influence and its focus on key global issues, such as the migrant crisis and eurozone unity." Five other EU members made the top 10.

The rankings are meant to reflect how countries are perceived globally. They were compiled by U.S. News & World Report, BAV Consulting and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

The analysis evaluates 60 nations across 24 rankings lists on a wide range of criteria, from sustainability to economic influence.

The United States is the most powerful country in the world, with India the leading up-and-coming economy. Germany is the best country for entrepreneurship, and Luxembourg is the most business friendly. Italy is the country with the richest tradition and Brazil is the top nation to visit. Canada tops the list of countries with the best quality of life.

The top 10

Germany Canada United Kingdom United States Sweden Australia Japan France The Netherlands Denmark

Best place to start a career

China Germany U.S.

Best place to start a business

Thailand Malaysia Philippines

Best place to invest in

India Singapore Vietnam

Best place for education

U.K. Canada U.S.

Best place for raising kids

Sweden Denmark Canada

Best place for comfortable retirement

Costa Rica Ireland Canada

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