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United States
« not perfect but ive lived in 4 countries and i keep coming back. thats gotta count for something »
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Short answer: nobody has settled it. The United States is one of the most backed and most challenged countries here — its position is the live net result of both camps, and it moves every day. The score above is the current state of that argument, not a verdict.
No country on earth generates more opinions about itself than the United States. The self-proclaimed "greatest country on earth" backs that claim with Hollywood, Silicon Valley, NASA, and the world's largest military — and a cultural reach so vast that even people who've never set foot there have a strong take on it.
That's exactly what makes the USA one of the most electrifying countries to rank. It's a nation that inspires genuine, passionate love — and equally passionate challenges. Both sides show up here, and neither has walked away with it.
| Backed for | Challenged over |
|---|---|
| Innovation — Silicon Valley, NASA, the research universities | Healthcare costs and coverage |
| Cultural reach — film, music, sport exported worldwide | Inequality and social mobility |
| Scale of opportunity and economic dynamism | Gun violence and public safety |
| National parks and geographic variety | Political polarisation |
The USA doesn't get ranked in isolation. Its position is decided against the countries people naturally compare it to — its neighbour to the north, and the European nations that trade places with it at the top.
The gap between first and second place is often smaller than the price of a coffee. A single contribution can reorder the top of this ranking.
Is the United States the best country in the world? The global community is voting on it right now. Whether you're a die-hard believer in American exceptionalism or you've been waiting for a chance to challenge it, this is your moment. Check the live Americas ranking to see how the USA stacks up against its neighbours — then back it or challenge it from $1.
Whether the United States is the best country in the world depends on who you ask — and on thebestcountry.net, you get to decide. The United States' 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.
The United States is one of the most backed and most challenged countries on thebestcountry.net — which makes sense for a nation that inspires this much global opinion. Whether that translates into a top ranking depends on the community's net score, shown live above.
To vote for the United States 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.