The Digest:
Nigeria has been ranked as the country with the lowest quality of life in 2025, according to the annual index by Numbeo. The index, which reflects overall well-being using factors like Safety, Health Care, and Cost of Living, places 24 other nations in a list that explores the tangible pressures on daily living for millions, engaging with difficult realities beyond economic metrics alone.
Key Points:
- Nigeria tops a list of 25 countries with the lowest quality of life in 2025.
- The ranking is based on Numbeo's Quality of Life Index, which factors in Safety, Health Care, Cost of Living, Climate, and more.
- The full list includes Bangladesh (2nd), Venezuela (3rd), Sri Lanka (4th), Egypt (5th), Iran (6th), Peru (7th), Vietnam (8th), the Philippines (9th), and Lebanon (10th).
- Other nations ranked are Kenya, Indonesia, Pakistan, Albania, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Chile, Colombia, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Russia, Tunisia, Brazil, and Argentina.
- The index measures perceived well-being and daily living conditions rather than pure economic output.
- Several large and mid-sized economies across Africa, Asia, and South America feature on the list.
- The data provides a comparative snapshot of global challenges in health, safety, and affordability.
Sources: Numbeo
