Switzerland Ranks No. 1 in Revamped 2026 U.S. News Best Countries Report

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New rankings methodology focuses on empirical performance indicators, prioritizing measurable outcomes and institutional excellence in its 10th edition.

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the reimagined 2026 Best Countries rankings. Evaluating 100 nations across 100 data indicators, the revamped report introduces a new data-driven methodology that provides a more comprehensive and objective view of country performance in place of the perceptions-based approach used in previous years.

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