Canada

Canada rounded out the top ten in 2025, recognized for its multicultural society, universal healthcare system, strong public universities, and vast natural spaces. Canadian cities including Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa consistently ranked among the top 20 most livable globally, but housing costs in major cities are 40% higher than the global average, surpassing even the Netherlands in expense. Despite challenges including housing affordability crises and political tensions over immigration policy, Canada's strong rule of law, low corruption, and inclusive social model kept it among the world's most desirable places to live.