Best Country in Europe

Q: How many countries are in Europe?

There are 44 recognized countries in Europe, all represented in the thebestcountry.net community ranking. From Iceland in the far northwest to Cyprus in the southeast, every European nation can be backed or challenged by the global community - and every vote shifts the standings.

Ranked by net support ($) — backing minus challenges. A popularity board, for entertainment.

Net support received during September 2026 — the all-time ranking is unchanged.

Denmark +$10 #2

Italy +$10 #3

Romania +$4 #4

Switzerland +$3 #5

Bosnia and Herzegovina $0 #13

Liechtenstein $0 #27

Lithuania $0 #28

Luxembourg $0 #29

Malta $0 #30

Moldova $0 #31

Monaco $0 #32

Montenegro $0 #33

Netherlands $0 #34

North Macedonia $0 #35

Norway $0 #36

Poland $0 #37

Portugal $0 #38

San Marino $0 #39

United Kingdom $0 #46

Vatican City $0

Best Country in Europe - Ranked by the Community

Europe invented nations. It drew the borders, started the arguments, and somehow convinced the world that food, football, and lifestyle are worth going to war over. Forty-four countries crammed onto one peninsula, each absolutely certain it's the best one. Now it's time to settle it - not with a treaty, but with a vote.

This is a live, community-powered Europe country ranking. Every European country is on the board. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can back a nation or challenge it - starting from just $1. The score is simple: backing minus challenges, recalculated in real time. No algorithm. No editorial committee. Just collective opinion, updated by the minute.

Expert lists like U.S. News tend to put Switzerland and the Nordic countries at the top - and honestly, it's hard to argue with the data. But this isn't a data competition. France and Germany have been one-upping each other for centuries. The UK has strong opinions about, well, everyone. And the Nordics dominate every quality-of-life index known to science - but do they dominate here? That's the fun part.

The best European country, according to this ranking, is whichever one the global community decides to back the hardest. Check the world ranking to see how Europe stacks up against the rest of the planet, or head straight to thebestcountry.net to explore the full picture.

The live ranking is right above. Pick your country. Back it from $1. Let's find out.

Frequently Asked Questions - Best Country in Europe

Which is the best country in Europe?

According to the thebestcountry.net community ranking, the best country in Europe is the European nation with the highest net support score - that's backing minus challenges - at any given moment, updated in real time. The answer changes as people vote, so the current leader is always shown in the live ranking above.

How many countries are in Europe?

There are 44 recognized countries in Europe, all represented in the thebestcountry.net community ranking. From Iceland in the far northwest to Cyprus in the southeast, every European nation can be backed or challenged by the global community - and every vote shifts the standings.

Does Switzerland always top the European ranking?

Switzerland consistently tops expert-based rankings like U.S. News, and it's a perennial favourite in quality-of-life indices. On thebestcountry.net, though, the ranking is decided entirely by community vote - so the results can be very different from what the experts say. Back your favourite European country and find out where it really stands.