[1][2] The Good Country Index is a composite statistic of 35 data points mostly generated by the United Nations.
The Index was built by Dr. Robert Govers with support from several other organisations.
[6] The top three countries in the 2014 list were Ireland, Finland and Switzerland.
These data points are produced by the United Nations and by other international agencies, with a few by NGOs and other organisations.
[9] Science, Technology & Knowledge Culture International Peace and Security World Order Planet and Climate Prosperity and Equality Health and Wellbeing The Economist's Daily Chart questions the validity of some of its results.