Which country has the best quality of life? The Economist Intelligence Unit looked at GDP, life expectancy, political freedom, job security, climate and gender equality to compile a list of 80 countries ranked by their general quality of life. It also considered economic forecasts for 2030, the year that a baby born now would reach adulthood. Switzerland, one of the world's richest countries, topped the list and was named the best place to be born. Half of the top 10 were European countries, but only one, the Netherlands, was in the eurozone. Falling at the very bottom of the list were the Ukraine, Kenya and Nigeria. The UK came in 27th place, just behind France and one place ahead of the Czech Republic and Spain in joint 28th position. The US was in joint 16th place with Germany. In compiling the list the group said it: "earnestly attempts to measure which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy, safe and prosperous life in the years ahead." The Economist Intelligence Unit said in a statement: "Both the present situation and the outlook are mixed from the point of view of the drivers of the quality of life. Despite the global economic crisis, times have in certain respects never been so good. Output growths rates have been declining across the world, but income levels are at historic highs in many countries despite the post-2008 recessions. Life expectancy continues to increase steadily and political freedoms have spread across the globe, most recently in the hitherto authoritarian landscape of North Africa and the Middle East. In other ways, however, the crisis has left a deep negative impact - particularly on the eurozone, but also elsewhere - especially on unemployment and personal security. It has eroded both family and community life.