Best examples country to the rest of the world

International political organisations count about 193 countries. Which ones set the best examples to the rest of the world? Which ones would we do best to copy, to emulate and to admire for their foresight, hard work and long-term conscience? Which countries would have humanity survive gleaming into a clean, happy, bright future? Who are tardy on humanitarian issues, science or development? Compiling relevant statistics on a wide range of issues, and constructing rankings, I've arrived at a shortlist of countries that beat all the others. Be the best!

1. Human Development IndexNorway, Iceland
2. Global Peace IndexNorway, New Zealand
3. Gender EqualitySweden, Norway
4. Life expectancyJapan, Hong Kong
5. Quality of LifeIreland, Switzerland
6. Most Competitive EconomySwitzerland, Finland
7. Economic FreedomHong Kong, Singapore
8. Gay RightsSweden, Norway
9. ObesityJapan, Korea
10. Adults at High Literacy LevelSweden, Norway
11. Environment
12. Open Access to ResearchSweden, Netherlands
13. Asylum Seeker Acceptance RatesDenmark, Canada
14. Aid to Developing CountriesNorway, Luxembourg
15. IT: Networked Readiness IndexDenmark, Sweden
16. IT: Computer Piracy LevelsUSA, New Zealand
17. SecularisationCzech Rep. & France
18. Sweden
19. Denmark
20. Norway
21. Finland
22. India                                                            Spirituality