In Pics | Top 10 cleanest countries in the world

With the availability of clean water and better air quality, people living in a clean environment tend to have longer life expectancies compared to those living in polluted areas. Yale University and Columbia University in association with the World Economic Forum recently conducted a study analysing the cleanliness and environmental friendliness of over 180 countries around the world. Here we take a look at the top 10 cleanliest countries in the world.

Denmark: The cleanest and most environmentally-friendly country in the world is Denmark. The country’s EPI score is 82.5, standing out for high air quality scores and the biodiversity and habitat category. Credit: Unsplash/Febiyan

Luxembourg: It is the second cleanest and most environmentally-friendly country in the world. The country has made significant progress in reducing the negative impacts on its environment despite its rapid population and GDP growth. Credit: Unsplash/Cedric Letsch

Switzerland: ‘Heaven on Earth’ ranks third on the list with an overall Environmental Performance Index (EPI) score of 81.5. Credit: Unsplash/Leila Azevedo

United Kingdom: With an EPI of 81.3, the United Kingdom has secured fourth place on the list.

France: It has an EPI score of 83.95, making it the fifth cleanest country in the world. Credit: Unsplash/Rodrigo Kugnharski

Austria: It is the sixth-cleanest country in the world with an EPI of 79.6. Credit: Unsplash/Dimitry Anikin

Finland: At the seventh position is Finland, the second Nordic country on the list. Credit: Unsplash/Alexandr Bormotin

Sweden: With an EPI of 78.7, Sweden has secured the eighth spot on the list. Credit: Unsplash/Jessica Pamp

Norway: The ninth placeholder on the list has an EPI of 77.7. Credit: Unsplash/Michael Fousert

Germany: The Europen country rounds off the top ten cleanest countries list. Its EPI score is 77.2. Credit: Unsplash/Stefan Widua