Afghanistan has been ranked the worst country to live in in 2026, according to an assessment by Visual Capitalist that measures quality of life using a score out of 100.
The index evaluates 24 indicators covering affordability, livability, safety, taxation and opportunities for relocation.
Afghanistan scored 39.5, followed by Yemen at 41.4, South Sudan at 42.3, Niger at 42.4 and Chad at 42.8.
The Central African Republic ranked sixth from the bottom with 43.9, followed by Somalia at 44.2, North Korea at 44.4, Mali at 44.8 and Syria at 45.0, completing the bottom 10.
The Democratic Republic of Congo scored 45.1, Eritrea 45.8, Burkina Faso 46.6 and Haiti 47.3. Papua New Guinea recorded the highest score among the bottom 15, at 47.5.
The rankings highlight the persistent challenges facing people in these countries, including poor living conditions, insecurity and economic instability.
