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The where-to-be-born index 2013 consists of 11 indicators regarding crime, trust in public institutions, health of family life, geography, demography, and more.
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This statistic shows the Economist's where-to-be-born index 2013. The index consists of ** indicators regarding crime, trust in public institutions, health of family life, geography, demography, and more.
In 2013, the best country to be born is Switzerland, leading the ranking with a score of ****.
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R&D Scoreboard. (November 21, 2012). The Economist's where-to-be-born index 2013, showing the best birthplaces for children as of 2013 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/247795/the-economists-where-to-be-born-index/
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