The 23 best countries in the world to live in if you’re a woman

Ireland is one of the best countries in the world for women to live in.Shay Murphy Photo / Shutterstock

Sweden is the best country in the world to live in for women, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

Just in time for International Women’s Day on Wednesday March 8, the media organisation surveyed more than 9,000 women as part of its wider 2017 Best Countries ranking in order to determine which of 80 countries around the globe are the best for women to live in.

The full 2017 Best Countries List surveyed 21,000 business leaders, informed elites, and general citizens to discover how 80 countries are perceived on a global scale for a range of criteria, from economic influence to citizenship and quality of life. The Best Countries for women scored highest on five of these attributes: human rights, gender quality, income equality, safety, and progression.

While Tunisia and Bolivia are the worst countries for females, according to the study, the best places to live as a woman span across the globe.

Scroll down to see the 23 best countries in the world to live in if you’re a woman, ranked in ascending order.