To determine which country has the highest standard of living, let's use the Human Development Index (HDI) ranking provided. The HDI ranking is a composite index measuring average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development—a long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living.
The country with the lowest HDI ranking number holds the highest standard of living. Here is the HDI ranking for each country provided in the table:
- United States: 3
- China: 101
- Japan: 10
- India: 136
- Norway: 1
- Afghanistan: 175
- Barbados: 38
To identify the country with the highest standard of living, you should look for the country with the lowest HDI ranking.
From the HDI rankings:
- United States: 3
- China: 101
- Japan: 10
- India: 136
- Norway: 1
- Afghanistan: 175
- Barbados: 38
The country with the lowest HDI ranking is Norway with a ranking of 1.
Thus, the country with the highest standard of living is Norway.
