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« rain and all theres nowhere like home tbh. 1$ well spent »
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United Kingdom — Community Country Ranking
Short answer: the community hasn't put it first — and it has France ahead of it more often than any Briton would like. The comparison table further down shows both, live. The score above is the community's running verdict, and it changes daily.
The United Kingdom built an empire that once covered a quarter of the globe, gave the world Shakespeare, the Beatles, football (and then watched everyone else win it), and a royal family that generates more global headlines than most governments. Not bad for a cluster of rainy islands off the coast of Europe.
Post-Brexit, the UK is more divisive than ever — and that makes for extraordinary voting energy. Fans celebrate its history, its humour, its cultural exports, and a pub culture that's genuinely world-class. Critics have a long list ready. Both camps are very loud, and both show up here.
What each side argues
| Backed for | Challenged over |
|---|---|
| Cultural export — music, television, literature | Brexit and its economic aftermath |
| Universities and scientific research | Cost of living, particularly housing in London |
| The NHS as a founding idea | The NHS as it currently runs |
| Rule of law, institutions, civic tradition | The weather, and everyone says so |
The rivalry that decides its rank
Every country has a natural comparison. For the United Kingdom there is one that has run for a thousand years, twenty-one miles across the Channel — and right now, France is winning it here.
Britain and France have been arguing about which is the better country since roughly 1066. This is the first version where the scoreboard updates in real time.
Is the United Kingdom the best country in the world? That's what the community is deciding right now. See how it fares in the Europe ranking against its continental neighbours — then add your voice from $1. Back it for the Bard, challenge it for Brexit. Either way, make it count.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the United Kingdom the best country in the world?
Whether the United Kingdom is the best country in the world depends on who you ask — and on thebestcountry.net, you get to decide. The United Kingdom's current community score is shown live above: it's the net result of every backing and challenge contribution cast by the global community. Back it to push it higher, or challenge it if you disagree.
How does the United Kingdom rank among European countries?
The United Kingdom is part of the Europe ranking on thebestcountry.net. Its position among European nations is determined by community vote — see the live Europe ranking to compare the UK against its neighbours.
Is France ahead of the United Kingdom?
France and the United Kingdom both appear in the live ranking above, and the gap between them moves with every contribution. The comparison table on this page shows both scores side by side, updated with each vote — so the answer depends entirely on when you look, and on who turns up to vote.
How do I vote for the United Kingdom?
To vote for the United Kingdom on thebestcountry.net, scroll up to the country page and click Back to support it or Challenge to contest it. Contributions start at $1 and are reflected instantly in the live ranking.