Canada has topped the list of World’s Most Positive Countries for the first time ever in 2018, with both Australia and New Zealand making the top 10.
Canada has made it to the top of the list of the World’s Most Positive Countries for the first time ever in the 8th year of the award series. This while the USA has not made the top 10 for the first time. The rankings are according to the annual global index published by Daily Positive (D+), a unique online media organisation from Australia for positive news.
Its mission is to engage global citizens in interesting, thought-provoking dialogue about trending news topics through positive, open concept journalism.
Japan is back for the first time since 2014, while Singapore and New Zealand make a return from their last appearances in 2016.
‘Winning it for the World as a Team’, was the main theme observed among all the positive news from 2018, and the first time in past five years, global citizens have a positive projection for the world.
The annual list of top ten most positive countries is compiled based on a positivity index comprised of a global expert panel rating, a D+ journalists rating, a global web poll and the number of positive news entries in 2018 on the D+ website.
The top 10 World’s Most Positive Countries for 2018 along with respective ranking points are as follows:
| Country Name | Total Points |
| Canada | 521 |
| Australia | 508 |
| Japan | 494 |
| England | 483 |
| China | 471 |
| France | 457 |
| Singapore | 442 |
| Germany | 435 |
| Denmark | 424 |
| New Zealand | 416 |
According to the organisation’s website, Australia lost its crown from last year to Canada. In 2018, political instability slowed the amazing run that the Australian had for some time. Despite the slow run, Australia was steady. Australian researchers have developed the world’s first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages, a breakthrough that will save thousands of lives, as well as millions of dollars for the health system. Professor Akshay Venkatesh became the second Australian to be awarded the most prestigious prize in the mathematics world, the Fields Medal. Australia’s first electric plane, the Pipistrel Alpha Electro two-seater, successfully completed its maiden flight. Also, Australia gained global admiration by hosting an impressive Commonwealth Games in the beautiful Gold Coast.
New Zealand took the last spot in the list of 10 most positive countries for 2018. According to one of the external-panel members, “New Zealand seems to keep it to themselves and keeps a low profile, while still making strong statements in various social issues”. New Zealand did justice to that comment as they ranked as the least corrupt country in the world. New Zealand’s parliament passed a law granting paid leave for victims of domestic violence. Apart from that New Zealand scientists have performed the first-ever 3-D, color X-ray on a human, using a technique that promises to improve the field of medical diagnostics.
