Is Denmark The Best Country In The World?

[@Txmazzz]

I'm Lithuanian and living in Denmark for 7 years by now. I will never ever gonna leave this country, it gave me way more than my homeland and I just appreciate everything here. Taxes are high, but when something happens you can feel that you pay those not for nothing. I had to call an ambulance as I was kinda having hear attack, Ambulance came in less than 5 minutes ! And since then, they marked me as high alert person, so next time I will call there will be no questions who I am and what's happening. Never ever seen this in any other country done for a simple immigrant citizen. Damn I love Denmark.

[@rem1ss]

I can totally agree with you. I am also a Lithuanian living in Denmark for 3 years and I am very happy to live here. I was so surprised that foreign students are able to live a quality life with a stable financial income with work only 12 hours a week. Being a student and having financial independence is truly an amazing feeling as I am able to invest more in personal development.

[@AmelieQuit]

Im a dane

[@jimmyrenekragh7591]

Thank you, mennesker som værdsætter andres lykke giver sit liv styrke, og planter sit nye virke. er stolt

[@MrWeedWacky]

Happy you like it here, and happy you came :)

[@lameduck3105]

Thank you for coming here to stay. Foreigner or not, I'm proud to call you my fellow Danish citizen. Take care.

[@frederiklysgaard9454]

Having traveled around the world, I have always been asked about the happiness thing: Are you just happy all the time? No of course not. And I often meet forighners who seem dissappointed when they get here, becasue honestly, Denmark can be pretty boring, but the flipside to that is safe and stable. I think the word content is better than happy, most people here achive a pretty decent life with most of the things they want and need, no we are not all millionairs with luxury cars and what not, but pretty much all are doing pretty great. Nearly nobody really fails, and if you do, we have probably the best safety net. I think you said it well in the introduction, our lifestyle is human oriented. I think the quality of a country is best measured by the quality of life of the population, the entire population! Not just the rich. We work real hard to help each other, and I gladly pay the highest taxes in the world, because I know how much it benefits my fellow country men, as it has benefitted me. I know our heavy taxation is the reason for all this comfortable lifestyle, and I would much rather pay more taxes for more welfare than less taxes and recieve less welware. I think it all boils down to feeling secure and able to achive things we want, there are probably countries out there where it is easier to become a millionaire and more kind to those who are, but I think you'll have a hard time finding a place where it is easier to become middle class and more friendly to the average citizen. Not only are our universities free, but you get paid a hefty sum going there: Getting my degree I get paid 6500 dkk, which is 950 dollars or 870 euros, a month that is. I work a nonskilled job as a substitute teacher in my spare time, and I get 33 dollars an hour, and that is a job I got with nothing but my high school diploma. This ensures that studying, bettering yourself, and making yourself more suitiable to fulfill your own dreams and play an important part in society is not a financial problem. I even got 410 dollars a month the last year of high school, as I had turned 18. In the same way if you find yourself to be unemployed, you'll recieve money from the government to ensure that you can continuesly take care of yourself and your familiy. Americans talk a lot about freedom, and to me this is exactly freedom. Freedom not to worry about poverty, the freedom to know that my children can become literally anything they want and have the skills to no matter my bank account. And having to worry about the hospital bill when you injure yourself or get sick to, me that is the exact opposite of freedom. It sounds so insane to me that people have debt because they got sick in a developed country. I really cannot imagine living in a country, where I would be okay with my neighbourg having to pay thoudsands of dollars because he got sick. When I travel to other devoloped countries, I am always shocked by the number of homeless people, walking through the streets in Germany, the UK, the US etc. there are homeless people all over compared to here, and being okay with that feels so distant to me. And don't get me started on guns. No Denmark is by no means perfect, we got plenty of flaws, it is not a paradise. But I cannot think of a country generally doing better that we do. Being Danish is the luckiest thing in the world, and seeing videos like this really makes me think about how insanely lucky I am. I love this place so incredibly much

[@batmansummer9236]

Frederick...you forget one thing. Denmark has only 6 million people. I notice you Europeans love to draw parallel with America. That is a nation of 350 million. Denmark will not be Denmark if it had a population in excess of 50 million people. The kind of welfare practice in Denmark is only possible in countries with small populations. Always remember that. It's easier to manage small countries.

[@jimmyrenekragh7591]

boring is just the spirit who tells you to , get on your feet and give your ash some air and your seelf som flair. fuck,n Dansk at jamre over kedsomhed, istedet for at være stammetro og yde dey man kan fælles så du kan nyde livets budskab imens du har ro til at tro. sender en tanke for dig så du ikke er fraværende men meditativt tilstædeværende god vind

[@rasmuskehlet6651]

@@batmansummer9236 I think you are very wrong. Both Germany, France and UK have populations well above the 50 million and have pretty good welfare. It is all a matter of political will.

[@gdf_6c]

Curiously, Sweden, Iceland, and Norway - all three of which have similar progressive taxation in comparison do Denmark - rank pretty high in concentration of billionaires by population. That's only to say that a solid welfare system doesn't really get in the way of attracting extremely wealthy people (though I don't think that itself is a positive thing).

[@gdf_6c]

@@batmansummer9236 - unfortunately for 99% of its citizens the US abandoned the progressive taxation that inspired Europe in favor of a system that accentuates inequality. Let's not forget that even poor countries are able to implement decent public health systems. USA chose not to.

[@miaash3870]

I lived in Switzerland as a child in the 70s, and I have been living in magnificent Denmark since 1999. Danes are amongst the most civilized and handsome/stylish people on Earth! The language is certainly difficult because of the various vowels. The sky is not often blue. But, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CIVILIZED, BEAUTIFUL LAND!

[@matrixronnie-og9ww]

I wish to come there next month

[@miaash3870]

@@matrixronnie-og9ww You will have a memorable trip!

[@thomasbarchen]

I am an American living in Berlin for 25 years and I visited Copenhagen four times over the last few years. I find the people there to be very pleasant and I feel very welcome in Copenhagen.

[@gytan2221]

Danish is difficult compared to other Scandinavian languages but actually it’s not as hard as some people think, I feel like it’s way simpler than languages like German and definitely easier than Russian.

[@gytan2221]

But I thought Switzerland is also one of the best countries… what made you choose Denmark? What are the different between Denmark and Switzerland?

[@kennyabi3515]

I am from Denmark. Its a great country to live in but so are so many other Places. Actually the happiness index and out life expectancy are connected. We are happier in general because we do live a bit more unhealthy in some ways.

[@JohnnieKirkegaard94]

thats not how the happiness index works :P the happiness index is about how easy life is and how few worries. Its not about actual happiness. So induldging behavior is not a factor.

[@JensPilemandOttesen]

Beer makes happy. 🥰🤪

[@thor_guldhammer]

@@JensPilemandOttesen Grøn Tuborg

[@maxenceschmidt8660]

Switzerland is third happiest country right after denmark but second longest life expenctency in the world. So what you are saying doesn't make sense

[@Lando2023]

@@thor_guldhammer grøn Tuborg er den eneste øl min far gider drikke

[@flatline9737]

as a Dane living in Denmark, i would say we complain alot, and i mean ALOT! but doing so also brings change and attention to the problems which is a good thing, i would say with confidence i wouldn't live in any other country.

[@waynecarter4657]

Really 🤔

[@flatline9737]

@@waynecarter4657 yeah, but the politicians are pretty slow to do stuff around here

[@f1nn0]

@@flatline9737 Because we walk together to find the best possible way :-)

[@albino6050]

Me too

[@MrAceMcGee]

As an American living in America...do you have a business I can come work for so I can get a work visa? 😁 How hard is it to become a citizen?

[@nikolajgholm]

THE reason Denmark is one of the best countries to live in, is our welfare system. Technically, yes, we are a monarchy, but that is like saying China and North Korea are democracies (which they technically are on paper). The monarch does not have any power, it is just a romanticized institution, so even though it might say on the Denmark Wikipedia we have a monarch, it is in reality entirely wrong. Back to our welfare system. As in the rest of Scandinavia, we do not have economic worries. Yes, we pay high taxes, but if sh*t hits the fan and you get sick, or your workplace gets shut down, we have a welfare check you can actually live on, our healthcare system is free, so no matter what happens, you will never end up in the street due to medical bills - because there are none, the state just provides you with the appropriate care. We call this the "security net" - like the net at the bottom of the circus when the acrobats are performing. You might fall, but you will never die. It is kind of genius, because no matter what hand life dealt you, you actually get a real chance of social mobility, rehabilitation, or whatever help you might need. And not only are all our education free (college, university, everything!) we get what equates to $1000 a month for studying, so we don't have to waste time working, but can focus on our studies and still pay our bills. We simply do not have to worry. That is why we are happy.

[@skynet0912]

I think my own take on being danish is "the good type of boredom"... If there's one thing i can say about living here, it that not much really happens! We get no really extreme weather, we have no geological instability, no real problems with citizen unrest, and the political scene is diverse, but working towards a common goal for the most part, regardless of who is in power. We also stay good friends with every neighbor we have, with both Germany, Sweden and Norway especially being tight with us, and we have the added security of being both members of the EU and NATO, so we are in a rather safe place in regards to both security and economy... And honestly, since the German occupation ended in 1945, nothing of real note happened here, and it has just been a generation of nothing bad happening... So if your goal is to just live your life in peace without really worrying about anything, i feel confident in saying we have one of the best places in the world... It's flat, safe and boring, just the way i like it!

[@b.v.nielsen8714]

As a dane too, you pretty much nailed it.

[@nicolaichristensen4207]

Copenhagen is not boring.. for shore not!

[@kennethwyc]

For the record, Taiwan is not a "special administered region of China" and is a de facto country! The people vote for its own president, government, has its own currency and passport, and does not report to Beijing in any way, shape or form.

[@mwtrolle]

Just wrote much the same, that part pissed me of as well! "Don't call out Taiwan as the best country in a category and then call them a special administrative region of China! They are a country therefore they should be on the list, and the PRC has no administrative power or influence over them, it's pure PRC BS and should not ever be said! It's absolutely disgusting that people/channels/media bow down to the PRC like that, to avoid punishment/retaliation from the PRC or their trolls! Taiwan or ROC, have never been part of the PRC, while the opposite is true!"

[@SanDanielDK]

3:41 in Denmark we aren't pandering to China by referring to Taiwan as a "special administrative region of China" so feel free to add that to your list.

[@lameduck3105]

I think what makes the Nordic countries stand out as a great place to live, is the cultural insistancy of equality and egalitarianism. There is a concept called "The Law of Jante" in nordic countries that state that you are no better than the person next to you. It teaches humility. solidarity and a spirit of cooperation. While often seen as demeaning and holding the individual back, this mindset exactly teaches us to be conscious of the state of the society we live in, rather than focus on personal achievement.

[@jimmyrenekragh7591]

you make me prout . stol på det . Danish to the bone.........

[@b.v.nielsen8714]

I will recommend you to read a book called 'En flygtning krydser sit spor' by a danish author, Aksel Sandemose. I don't know if it has been translated into english, but I can assure you that, 'the Law of Jante' is not and I repeat NOT in any way positive.

[@TheKIMANO]

@@b.v.nielsen8714 Lame Ducks deskription is fine by me. Whatever the intention of "law of the jante" the Danes are good people with a high sense of responsibility to the common good.

[@lameduck3105]

@@b.v.nielsen8714 The Law of Jante as described in Sandemose's book (he is danish-norwegian btw) is not a positive thing at all. It is meant to instill social control and discourage personal achievement. That being said, a lot of people do find positives in the mindset and sees it not as a form of social control but a thing that creates togetherness and solidarity among people. The very egalitarian societies of the Nordic countries are a testament to this mindset of equality and solidarity where one isn't any more important than anyone else in the crowd. It is the anti-thesis to American exceptionalism and desire to feel better, richer, more deserving of something etc than any of your fellow citizens.

[@christinalind2034]

@@b.v.nielsen8714 Just because one book shows us that “Janteloven” is bad , do not say that you can only draw negative things from the word. Nothing is blach or white.

[@frantstorpmadsen3279]

Danmarks emphasis on securing a decent life for everyone goes way back in the history of the Danes. E.g. this was put into words in the song “Way higher mountains” from 1820 by the Danish national poet/icon Grundtvig, who writes in the final verse: “…and then we have in richness made it far, when few people have too much, but even fewer have too little”

[@b.v.nielsen8714]

The fact that the Nordic countries are in top of almost every survey, should be a hint to others, that we are doing something right.

[@salomereichel3265]

Because its only very few people. Look at the Netherland, Belgium, Luxemburg Switzerland. They Are all rich because they have only 5 or 6 Million people.

[@demangles]

@@salomereichel3265 Your statement doesnt make sense, you said "only 5 to 6 million people" yet the only country thats not above 6 million is Luxembourg, which has less then 700000. Switzerland is 8.6M, Belgium is 11.5M and Netherlands is 17.4M

[@olliegreen3446]

@@salomereichel3265 and people has no meaning on a countries economy, america is the richest nation in the world and they are what? 360 million people.

[@Hmmm8327]

@@olliegreen3446 Tax money, Factories and Industrialized?

[@auguhelt6879]

Hey. So.. the part where you said Denmark has about 400 islands is kinda true. Yea we have about 400 named islands but in total we have ca 1400 unnamed and uninhabited islands so yea you were kinda true with the number 400 but I think you messed up some of the numbers. Good video though.

[@tervo3918]

right and only 28 are inahbitated

[@direct.skc.2]

Wow! Can someone go and start living in those un-inhabited ones?

[@mwtrolle]

@@direct.skc.2 some of them I guess you could, though then you had to sail or fly there and that can be problematic in the fall or winter! But some a "national parks" reserved for birds and wildlife and others are too small and would not be safe to live on as they can get somewhat flooded in the storms.

[@Whisky.]

Ey Dane here. this video sums up how Denmark is pretty well. But there is another major flaw in our system. Our psychiatric department has wey to little funding compared to our quality of life. People are getting discharged way too early because the psychiatric department doesn't have enough space for all the patients. For example, one I know has been Hospitalized voluntarily and forcibly admitted to the hospital because of depression and suicidal thoughts. And he was discharged way too early. Luckily he hasn't kicked the bucket, and he is pretty stable for now.

[@Lemonz1989]

I moved to Denmark from the Faroe Islands in 2009, and I like it a lot :)

[@MrArtdelgado210]

I'm American and was fortunate enough to live in Denmark for a couple years and I have to say there's nothing like summer time in Denmark. Everyone's friendly,intelligent, and fluent in English. The beer is awesome (Tuborg's the best), they have candy stores on every other block and they're serious about their candy, too.

[@sakaalexswag_1754]

I live in dk and the weather is rainy alot but it’s a Nice Education system and not many wories

[@crazywarriorscatfan9061]

Europe in general seems to be the best place to live. I'd love to!

[@matjocs4453]

I don't think all countries in europe but I get your point :)

[@larscp]

Yes, civilization originated in Europe

[@SimonRaahauge1973]

@@larscp yeah right. colonialism and racism..... and the socalled indutrialization.... great job, europe......

[@Tecolote41]

@@SimonRaahauge1973 So basic human behavior?

[@SimonRaahauge1973]

@@Tecolote41 more like basic monstrous behavior.

[@timothythegerbil8732]

I have lived in Denmark my whole life and moved to England a year ago I am moving back next year but watching these videos makes me want to move back straight away lol 😂😂

[@Damsbo1337]

Needs more pictures of Nyhavn ! \sarcasm. Great vid.

[@crazydinosaur8945]

03:40 the word "special administrative region" is doing a lot of work there in this case "special administrative region" means de facto independent country where PRC China have no control whatsoever

[@monotonebooster3229]

Being from Denmark I am surprised to see all the video clips with mountains! I think if you rank countries by height, Denmark would score very low :) Its great living here thou, in general people seem to be thankful for everything the country does for us. So even thou we pay high taxes most are ok with this as we actually get something for our money. (One could argue how the tax is spend and if it was spend more wisely it could be reduced a bit)

[@halinatrolle9775]

Yes it is. Denmark is the best country in the world, even now, in those difficult times. I do hope, it will stay that way forever.

[@matrixronnie-og9ww]

Really

[@marknewton6984]

Minor

[@pharol]

I live in Denmark. Not sure if we really is the best country in the world but we try to be

[@officialepicemployee46]

man am trying to get into university in denmark :( hows the covid situation in denmark ? my country is like as if there was never covid

[@denmark23]

@@officialepicemployee46 I'm glad! It's the same in denmark. 😊

[@thor_guldhammer]

@@officialepicemployee46 Yeah same here... we got rid of masks and everything so long ago, I can't really find exactly when on Google 😂 it's been that long

[@sshadyh]

Taiwan is an independent country

[@JohnnieKirkegaard94]

He is just trying not to get in trouble with youtube.

[@b.v.nielsen8714]

Not according to China.

[@porcoddiogesubastardo9669]

Not for long

[@BullerPerson]

I dont agree

[@DaneBlueCheese24]

Everyone knows that, except china doesn't want to make it so

[@denmark23]

Also we eat alot of cake and drink alot of alkohol. Thats why we don't live that long. But we have fun!

[@adnanbhatkashmir]

Cakes, Chocolates, Coffe (ingridients of a happy life)

[@scar3919]

So true. Cheers mate

[@waynecarter4657]

You guys really enjoy wow ☺️

[@NoName-yr1vh]

@@denmark23 Same here in Serbia&Croatia lol,but i would say that we eat pork more than cake

[@b.v.nielsen8714]

I prefer sitting in the pub, thinking of the church, than sitting in the church, thinking of the pub.

[@Masterfighterx]

I didn't know we had a building like that at 2:30 Cool!

[@eidodk]

It's built at the old B&W property at Prøvestenen. Vindmøllevej 6, 2300 København S.

[@jonaskarlsen9890]

Thanks ur very kind i love Living in denmark 😊

[@caythorgrimson]

being a dane is not just a birth place its also a way of thinking

[@Glenn-hm8sb]

@@caythorgrimson Being Norwegian on the other hand .. It's not a birthplace and in a way .. we're not thinking 😂🤣

[@Daniboi971]

Just got back from a trip to Denmark. Can confirm - it is amazing. I can only imagine it’s great to live there

[@strv81]

I love living in denmark but it gets pretty depressing in the winter

[@makarmakarov000]

@@strv81 I do not think so. I am from Ukraine, and although the winter in Denmark is snowless, there are a lot of sunny days during the winter, more than in autumn, and in Ukraine in general I counted only 3 sunny days in one winter (I live in Kjellerup now)

[@jaxi9272]

​@@makarmakarov000 oh the weather here in denmark is so far from snowless

[@makarmakarov000]

@@jaxi9272 are you the type like the british who only see snow at + temperatures and close all the schools?

[@jaxi9272]

@@makarmakarov000 wdym

[@alvildahadberg]

I'm danish, and i feel like Denmark is a really chill country, and i get surprised when i hear something bad has happened, for example a shooting

[@marknewton6984]

It's chilly alright! The Beachcomber

[@lastseen3393]

Thanks

[@candyfloss4690]

Its wonderfull Living in Denmark im so happy here and almost nothing really bad happens

[@jamman7094]

Alright have you ever walked into a bar and nobody talks to you. Then the football game starts, you’ve had a couple of beers and people start cheering in a crowd. Thats what Denmark’s like.

[@thesaffronwarrior5678]

From last one month I am continuously thinking about moving to denmark from india but can't find a way

[@thesprayblade]

You're welcome :)

[@thesaffronwarrior5678]

@@thesprayblade thanks 😊

[@b.v.nielsen8714]

Go west until people speak to you in Italian, then turn right.😊🇩🇰

[@thesaffronwarrior5678]

@@b.v.nielsen8714 😅😅😅

[@b.v.nielsen8714]

@@thesaffronwarrior5678 ❤👍

[@Bombe_muffin-]

I am from Denmark and i have been living there for my hole life its a good place and if you need help you get it, and if you need medecent you allso get it. There is somthing abut the snow and the long days is sommer but you lern to live with it I like that if you Fx: breke your leg you dont need to pay for the hospetal you do that when you get your mony. If you are wordblind or what ever its callt you get suported in skool and you lern it. Denmark isnt only good like there is allso bad things. But not meny i wouldnt say there is very big problems but there still are things abut Denmark. I love Denmark and if your gonner travle with kids or just alon Dont lern danish on thos apps. when do you say: i can hear gotes in the sea" or somthing like that

[@Bombe_muffin-]

Sorry its so long there is more you can find it in Denmark and see it for yourself

[@angelikahagner2227]

greate to hear good news.

[@FenderJaguar66]

I would say one of best yeah. My dad was involved in an accident few years ago. His hips was completely broken, but the doctors saved him. The tax is high but it's worth it. There's no way my family could pay for my dad's surgery if we lived in another country.

[@mikkelcoollinan9285]

A low life expectancy might be due to danes enjoying vices a lot. Some records/statistics that you did not include (not from 2022): Denmark at No. 1 Eats most candy in the World. Denmark at No. 1 Youngest smokers in the World. Denmark at No. 1 Highest alcohol consumption by teenagers in Europe. Denmark at No. 2 most antideppressants consumed in the World

[@EusebiusAT]

I agree that our more liberal consumption of cigarettes and alcohol are a big reason for the lower life expectancy, but I'm not so sure about the anti-depressants thing. I have heard some different interpretations of stats like this. For example, women with more left-wing politics are statistically more likely to have diagnosed mental illnesses, but this is likely due to this group having less stigma around mental health and seeking therapy. In the same vein, I've heard arguments that the reason some very happy and developed countries consume so many anti-depressants, is due to us having easier access to mental healthcare and/or less stigma around taking stress/sick leave from work and seeking therapy. I don't know one way or the other, if our consumption of anti-depressants is a good sign or not, but I don't think it's as clear cut as many make it out to be.

[@kinuuni]

It is worth noting that we categorise vitamin D as antidepressants. Which means we are basically all on it because many of us take them as supplements because we don't get enough sun.

[@f1nn0]

That may the reason that we're - together with Finland - the happiest in the world - just kidding, because of our health and education system. You have to live it to believe it ...

[@dyseskytten1]

Is the antidepressants stat based on pills sold? I doubt people who takes them would willingly admit to it. At least In my 42 years on this planet, I have not met a person who takes them.

[@marknewton6984]

No place is perfect.

[@frederik1207]

Perfect

[@해군대장P]

Pls. make a video about Netherlands 😄 I'm curious about the country

[@dridirawiya7807]

thank you so much for the information :) :)

[@SimonRaahauge1973]

Small town denmark is a very quiet and calm place. The most annoying thing right were I live is a small bird of some kind with a deeply unpleasant song. :OD

[@SaturnusDK]

Honestly, I have no idea if it is but thank you for at least considering us.

[@johnson941]

Me watching internationals talking about Denmark: Yeah, we are so great! I’m so happy to be Danish. Me watching Danes talk about Denmark: Denmark is a terrible country, we are drifting so much away from the Denmark we want!

[@AnnamariaLeprini]

It's always like this, we don't appreciate what we have. But think that in Italy we all look at Denmark as a model country, a lot of admiration and respect

[@BeemanFunnyman]

Thank you

[@Planetes910]

It's pretty chill up here.

[@marknewton6984]

You mean chilly?

[@jonathansteinholm6665]

good infostructure

[@rickybuhl3176]

Probably [up there] but we couldn't possibly say so ourselves.. Despite laying between the UK and Russia as well as bordering Germany, it's still one of the few parts of Europe that isn't considered a target when the NukaWorld dlc drops. There'll be bacon in the aftermath at least..

[@R0MULUS97]

3:46 "Taiwan, a special administrative region of China"? For a channel geared towards facts about geography, you really outed yourself as a complete clown.

[@maxmadsenerdenbedsteyoutub3222]

Its great living in denmark you dont get bullied and we dont get erthquakes and no hurocanes and no tsunamis its very rare we get bullied

[@frederikbuhelt-cq6zr]

it's so Nice to live in Denmark. it is free to go to school and it's free to go to the hospital.

[@dr0skaboney]

Underrated channel!

[@jaxi9272]

FR

[@ElowenFaye]

This is offtopic but ... May I ask what your accent is? It sounds beautiful! (I'm not a native speaker so I'm eager to learn how to differentiate all the UK accents :)) Kind regards, Pia

[@m.goodengumman3941]

One more index that is forgotten is how much Anti depressants a population in each country consumes? There is a change in consumption in the last ten years and it's growing. This is an indicator of well being or un well being of the national happy index in comparison ratios. 😅 ☺️

[@tw418]

I am from Denmark, and I love living here

[@lauritsvinsten6032]

Same

[@waynecarter4657]

Happy For y'all 😊

[@thesaffronwarrior5678]

How's the climate there?

[@someonewholikestomatoes9188]

@@thesaffronwarrior5678 cold

[@b.v.nielsen8714]

@@someonewholikestomatoes9188 ... and wet.

[@frederiklysgaard9454]

I can't believe I'm lucky enough to be born in this country!

[@waynecarter4657]

You're really lucky 🙂

[@marknewton6984]

Lucky to pay high taxes?

[@denmark23]

Really me too, sometimes when I have a bad day, I remind myself how small a change to be born in this tiny country, I already won the lottery, so did you. 🎉

[@FroddeB]

3:39 Not to be political, but this one seems quiiite motivated...

[@nonorden7100]

I'm from Denmark and I'm having a great time here, but in my opinion opinion you failed to mention 2 bad things about this country. 1: We have one of the highest percentages of people that need medicine for mental health issues, and in general there are a lot of issues with mental health here. I have to get checked for ADD, I called the psychiatrist with the shortest waiting time in my city back in September and I got an appointment in March 2023... 2: Even though we have very few refugees in this country we still only let very few in, even though there is space and jobs. Recently the government joined a British plan to send refugees to Rwanda which I find to be a terrible thing to do. It's extremely hard to become a danish citizen. Number 2 is more controversial especially here in Denmark, so to clarify once again, this is strictly my opinion that these points aren't positive.

[@eidodk]

Why would you choose a psych with a waiting time of more than 6 months anyway ? It's not like you need 10 sessions. Make it an excursion to another city. Also - if you really need/want the diagnosis, either pay for it, or get a referral through a hospital.. that way you will be seen within 30 days, or you can choose a private practice due to the treatment guarantee. Also - you can choose psychologist with almost zero waiting time. Ofcourse you'll have to pay for the session, but hey - if the diagnosis is important to you, it's a small fee for the diagnosis that can help you for the rest of your life.

[@Ah_Yote]

American here, the mental health issue is probably worse here cause it’s not taken seriously, it’s super expensive to treat, and it’s getting worse and worse every year,

[@abaddon1371]

Looking at some graphical statistic we do have one of the highest percentage usage of despression medicine. However, you need to look behind the numbers to understand why. And one of the culprits, is that we report usage as well of type of medicine. So if I told you, that vitamins D is listed as an antidepressant would that surprise you? The lack of sunny weather during the fall and winter time makes people depressed because the sun provide a good deal of vitamins D and we get very little of it during those periods. So a great deal of the "medicine" listed as antidepressant medicine is harmless vitamins D. So the numbers "lie" a bit in that regard. Another factor, is that failure hits extra hard here. In a country that gives you every reason and chance to succeed, it is a hard blow to not achieve that. Some never gets over it (also one of the reasons why we ranked high in suicide numbers a decade ago, altho that has improved for the better a great deal)

[@AnnamariaLeprini]

It's a good thing that you have few immigrants and refugees.

[@denmark23]

I think it's a positive thing tbh, I think it just means we take it seriously, the winters make us depressed cause we forget to take our d vitamin and a lot of other stuff. But I don't think more people are suffering, I think we just care more, so it's more visible. Here you are not looked down upon for taking leave from work because of stress, I don't think that's the case everywhere. This issue is the same in Finland and they are also progressive when dealing with this, I do however agree that we need more psychologists here, but if you want it earlier just schedule in another town and do video chat. 😊

[@marvellis6762]

I want to live in Denmark. I cycle everywhere and fed up of living in England all my life....... getting ever more corrupt and outrageously expensive living prices. Not a healthy combo.

[@waynecarter4657]

Really

[@julieli5381]

Denmark is expensive too.

[@dunk3n587]

As i have lived in the UK and still have a lot of family there, i now live in northern Denmark and i would say that Denmark is definetly a better place too live and the people are here are amazing. I honestly don't like british people anymore, no one cares about each other in the UK, in Denmark they do. Living prices in Denmark aren't a lot better than British standars

[@marvellis6762]

I fully agree with you there, the attitude in the UK today is, as long as I'm okay. Not to mention the most corrupt and dishonest government in British history

[@rajnimaan7608]

same here bro m living in uk i also dont like because of changing govt rules everytime

[@aboutmyworld]

Great place

[@nat_479]

I am From Denmark and I live in a small City called Nakskov and I can Say that it's Pretty relaxed and Safe? And by Safe I mean that it's Pretty common for kids to Walk around on their own and Stuff My mom often leaves me at Home without locking the Door

[@marknewton6984]

Like the US in the 50's!

[@nat_479]

@@marknewton6984 Yeah like that!

[@hellelarsen733]

So good

[@Vanillatastic]

I don't like the way you treated Taiwan when saying "a special administrative region of China" it is its own country and we all know that Taiwan has never been a part of China China has been a part of Taiwan tho back when they were the head of the whole region but lost mainland China after a civil war

[@GryLi]

No not the best! But one of the best, I'm i Dane, but there are issues here. Our health system is flawed, the elderly, the handicapped and the mentally ill aren't getting what they should. Overall its great to be a Dane

[@pollutingpenguin2146]

Every country has flaws and issues - you’ll never have a country without those. Denmark being ranked so high in so many categories is quite amazing.

[@GoyimGaming]

Along with of course our massively widespread racism problem, which the war in Ukraine has only made more obvious with the differential treatment of refugees based on skin colour

[@pollutingpenguin2146]

@@GoyimGaming that has nothing to do with skin colour, but everything to do with culture, norms, values and beliefs. Muslim nations are anti liberal, anti gays, anti womens rights and generally dislike the way we are in the west. Why on earth would any nation voluntarily invite people in whom despise everything we stand for?

[@GoyimGaming]

@@pollutingpenguin2146ahh, that’s why we’re turning away Arab Christians too…. Along with African Christians… but Bosnian muslims are fine

[@pollutingpenguin2146]

@@GoyimGaming Please provide evidence of that. Also, just because someone is a Christian, doesn't mean that he or she is allowed in. You have to be an actual refugee. fleeing from war or persecution. The main issue with the middle east and African 'refugees' is that they are largely young men and hardly any women or children which makes them more likely to be classified as economic migrant and not refugees. The refugees from Ukraine are overwhelmingly women and children as most men are staying behind to fight in Ukraine. In fact, Ukrainian men aren't allowed to leave if they are between 18-60 and capable to fight.

[@yogeshchaudhari4619]

I am in dk since 5 months..I feel denmark is really good country to live..But i don't like extreme cold weather here which i have not yet faced.....But it will be boring..

[@stefanllegaard1547]

We Danes love to smoke, drink alcohol and eat sugar, and that is probably why our life expectancy is not so high.

[@PalleRasmussen]

I am Danish and 51. It is not as nice as it used to be, but still competing with Norway for the place in the world I would prefer to live. So much so that I am giving up a dream job in Greenland to return home to unemployment and uncertainty. I miss my country and culture

[@benjaminandersen8482]

We currently have a Prime Minister with the motto of "Lev med det" (her name being Mette) .... besides that, it's pretty good.

[@Google_Censored_Commenter]

yuppp! Norway and Finland are definitely up there rivaling the top spot, but there's only a hair between us.

[@EusebiusAT]

All of the nordics are definetly on the top 10, but it really depends what you're looking for. Denmark and Norway are a bit wealthier than Finland and Sweden for example, but Sweden is doing a bit better on gender equality than Denmark. It's also worth considering that differences in culture are more pronounced when looking at the top of countries. It isn't the case that Denmarks lower life expectancy is a feature of a bad healthcare system or a dangerous environment, for example, but likely has more to do with our higher alcohol consumption, compared to the other Nordics. So for any individual, I think more or less all the Nordics will accommodate you and your lifestyle equally well, but there are some different preferences one can have in terms of culture, weather, nature and stuff like that.

[@Google_Censored_Commenter]

@@EusebiusAT all of Sweden's public systems are basically under collapse, so there's a reason I didn't mention them, but other than that I agree.

[@EusebiusAT]

@@Google_Censored_Commenter well yeah, Sweden is perhaps the most troubled of the Nordic siblings.

[@brianjakobsen2475]

Norway is technically a part of Denmark. We just haven't told the norwegians yet...

[@tommydeamon7657]

My grand parents my moms folks were from Denmark my dads grandma was also from Denmark i would personally love to have a go at living there ,I've always felt it would feel more like home than any were in the u.s.a were I've lived my whole life wich always unexplainabley has never really felt that home,like maybe its from empathy from all the natives that were murdered in this country,s founding maybe its the echo,s of my grandpa and grandma speaking by the fire at night when I was a youngen who knows ,maybe my fine Dane blood gas been corrupted by messed up Americanisam/ this country,s general day by day system of hopelessness and virtual servitude hidden by illusions of freedom yett the whole world knows we got more in prison than any other country world wide infact more in prison than alot of country,s combined

[@skycrow9594]

im from Denmark, if you truly wish to learn the danish experience, imagine a fodbold field, better yet, go to one. Now imagine at the border of the field, theres a new one, and that continues until the horizion, like the sea. Good, now you know how flat Denmark is. (mostly true in Lolland)

[@minionssimmerdown1295]

Wow nice beautifully country 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@miaash3870]

Have you done a video on South Korea?

[@energitrimmeren]

Many danes would think different, but that’s exactly the reason for being so high ranking. In our greatness we find ways of improving most of the time, as a continuous way of life. Denmark, probably the best country in the world. Have a great life, everyone.

[@marknewton6984]

I will... where it doesn't snow!

[@JesusChristTheOnlyTrueGod]

I have lived in Denmark my whole life till now I moved to Greenland and after living here for 2 weeks I right at way decided to move back to Denmark, Denmark is need less to say something that other countries just can’t even be compared to, I would easily say Denmark is the best country to live in.

[@Sewersquatter]

im from denmark. and thank you for saying that we are 1 of the best countries in the world!

[@Sewersquatter]

@Sut Mig jeg vill ikke

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

In summer Denmark is nice, in autumn and winter just depressing. Is there ma be also a correlation between the (one of) the highest use of psychopharmaca ("lykkepiller") and happiness? Danish people can be very nice, but many think civilisation ends South of Padborg.... There is a big mistrust against other cultures. Sometimes I miss Denmark though, the fresh air and a nice bicycle trip through Copenhagen and surroundings or at the beach. But I don't want to live there again.

[@bobrgesen3322]

I am born and raised in this fabulous country come and see for yourself,, you will find no other countries like this,,,:))) i loved it

[@salomereichel3265]

For me Denmark is a boring country. The invironment is nearly the same. The way of living is good because its only 6 Millions inhabetants. Its easier to cope 6 Millions than 100 Millionens. The Skandinavien countries are rich because its only very few people. Not like where I came from in Asia. I prefer Sweden and Norway. They have plenty of beautiful places.

[@honeystjerne78]

lived in denmark my whole life, and i think its rlly nice, there isnt rlly much crime neither

[@Hmmm8327]

I love Denmark it's my favorite country to live in ❤

[@vildenvillads4561]

im from denmark and i think well denmark isnt in top 5 in every categories but where in top 10 in a lot of categories :-)

[@todler6351]

Would you make A video on FINLAND !

[@officialepicemployee46]

hopefully

[@ironwolf4065]

Personaly, i think that the best thing here in Denmark are our free Schools. In many countries, people are in dept until they are in their thirdies (Sorry for my bad spelling, reason: Im a dane and Im 13). Its wonderfull to know that you Arent in dept as a Young adult

[@JensPilemandOttesen]

3:40 WRONG

[@lukekelly6291]

i live in danmark and im happy

[@Waff3n]

We eat, smoke and drink a lot. That's why we kick the bucket early. Halløj kommentarsporet!

[@Julebstube]

I was born and have lived all my life in Denmark. I have traveled most of Europe, Australia, USA, and Africa. Only New Zealand Is a country I have considered moving to. Generally Danes are more content and feel secure, not really happy.

[@sjt0701]

I'm also a dane and I want to move to NZ too

[@estonianlanguage2924]

@@sjt0701 Denmark is no comparison better than NZ in general.

[@Druwuwho1337]

I might be bias as a Dane, but I do believe Denmark is pretty cool.

[@marknewton6984]

No, it's Cold!

[@TheGammelfjols]

a little about it being expensive to live in Denmark, you compare with our wages, and purchasing power yes then Denmark is ACTUALLY not that expensive for us Danes. yes house prices are high in the big cities and cars have a nice big taxation. but for us with middle incomes yes then we rarely pay more than max 40% in income tax. and if we look at what has been paid by this tax, yes, then it is an actually not so crazy investment, because ordinary people in Denmark wealthy benefit from a society where there is a high level of security. we actually have no gated communities in Denmark. as it is not necessary. I think our success stems from the fact that we are a small country ,. and there is so much room for more, thank you in my Denmark. but try and look at the Denmark that is outside the big cities. you will be shocked because here you have the whole "Denmark package" and with very low house prices. my house costs for example only about 120,000 € and we have about an hour to the nearest big city, in Denmark you have the whole Danish package with high wages great security, and the welfare state there is but low house prices so you pay a fraction of rent. and live Because Denmark is as small as Denmark is a maximum of one hour away from a big city. and the funny thing is that we actually have plenty of room for newcomers from abroad as well. good jobs that are hard to get occupied and very good danich style houses either for cheap rent or sale.

[@Justin1337Sane]

No one will ever claime the title "BEST" but 98% the people in Denmark is just GOOD hearted..

[@tristanreejakobsen6157]

title yeah of course im a dane to the final question of course its great but i dont have anything to compare cause the only place i have spent more than a few hours at that isnt denmark is sweden where we were camping

[@SaxeltheKiller]

I`m Danish. Best Word you Can say about my Country is Secure .

[@Tomato_Guy84]

i can say its actually really nice to live in denmark❤❤❤

[@matias_ap21]

I'm curious to know what country you are not counting because you always say there are 195 countries in the world but there are actually 196: the 193 full members of the UN + Vatican City (which chooses not to be a full member but an observer state instead) + Kosovo (whose membership is blocked by Russia) + Taiwan (whose membership is blocked by China). That's 196.

[@MrLibormortis]

We do have extreme weather, its extremly boring...send help!!

[@marknewton6984]

I wouldn't last a week in Denmark... especially in the winter.

[@MrThebikash]

Despite language, i have nothing to complain about other things in Danmark. I love this country even more then some Danes.

[@DaEpicBlop]

so denmark is the 2rd best country according to google, the best country is sweetland acording to google, i live in denmark

[@marknewton6984]

LaLa Land?

[@mathiasklitaa8502]

Denmark actually has the best healthcare in the world now:) Very good video though

[@madsvigan2898]

Denmark is the country with the lowest crime rates. How is that not good enough?

[@denmark23]

And the least corrupt nation ✨✨✨

[@twisterwiper]

I think we have done pretty well. Having been born and raised in Denmark feels like winning the lottery in life. But I do think we need to improve our spiritual qualities and not indulge so much in materialism. People spend too much time and money on appearances, nice home, nice car, etc. instead of being a good compassionate and interested human being. Too busy looking good, instead of BEING good.