Top 5 Countries for Women

Northern European countries often rank among the happiest countries on Earth, being praised for their array of free public services and social inclusion. Studies have shown that same countries score particularly high in taking care of their elderly, as well, with Danish women over 65 reporting to be the happiest in the European bloc. It's little surprise, then, that Scandinavian countries dominated the 2020 list of the Best Countries for Women.

The Best Countries for Women is a perception-based ranking based on the responses of nearly 9,800 women who filled out surveys for the 2020 Best Countries rankings. The ranking is derived from a compilation of five equally weighted country attributes: care about human rights, gender equality, income equality, progress and safety.

These are the top five countries.