10 countries across the world have been categorized as the worst and unsafe countries where people should avoid raising kids or starting a family.
There are 10 countries many bachelors, spinsters and hopeful parents-to-be should avoid when planning to raise kids or start a family in the world.
Though
there are many unfit international territories in which to have
children and raise a family, these 10 countries are said to be avoided
at all costs.
Relocating, starting a
family or raising kids are dependent on some determinants that have to
be critically considered before taking the step.
In
determining which country or countries that are the most fit for
bringing up children in, intending parents or couples should take into
serious consideration the overall safety, crime rate, healthcare
systems, and the quality of education.
In
the recent rankings of the Legatum Prosperity Index from the Legatum
Institute, the 10 worst countries to raise a kid or start a family have
been highlighted after taking into account the quality of education,
personal safety, national security, healthcare systems, poorest economies, as well as overall quality of life.
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Going
by the ratings and rankings of the Legatum Institute, it’s safe to say
these 10 countries are neither fit for raising kids nor starting
families.
Before you make that decision
to start a family or raise kids, here are the 10 worst countries in the
world where you shouldn't contemplate of raising kids or starting a
family.
1. Central Africa Republic
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A
little girl fleeing with her family the threat of attacks on Betoko
town, northwestern Central African Republic on December 27, 2017(AFP/File)
The
Central African Republic is one of the countries in the world that have
been ravaged by internal wars for several years. The country is
situated in the middle of Africa and has been rated the worst international country to raise kids or start a family.
Healthcare system: Worst in the world
Educational system: 3rd worst in the world
Economic system: 5th worst in the world
Security: 2nd worst in the world
Overall quality of life: 2nd worst in the world
President: Faustin-Archange Touadéra
Verdict: UNSAFE
2. Chad
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Chadian President Idriss Deby has been in power since 1990
(AFP/File)
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Chadian President Idriss Deby has been in power since 1990(AFP/File)
Rating closely behind Central
Africa Republic is Chad. Interestingly, Chad shares same border with
Central African Republic and the entire area is notably ridden with the
same poverty, violence, and lack of economic growth. The country is neither safe to raise kids nor start a family.
Healthcare system: 2nd worst in the world
Educational system: 3rd worst in the world
Economic system: 8th worst in the world
Security: 23rd most dangerous in the world
Overall quality of life: 5th worst in the world
President: Idriss Déby
Verdict: UNSAFE
3. The Democratic Republic of Congo
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Soldiers
of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo sit on a
military vehicle in an area of clashes with the ADF militia in Opira,
North Kivu, on January 25
(AFP)
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Soldiers
of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo sit on a
military vehicle in an area of clashes with the ADF militia in Opira,
North Kivu, on January 25(AFP)
The Democratic Republic of
Congo has been generally been considered unsafe and dangerous for
citizens of the world. This is because violence and bloodshed are
permanently occurring in the country. From education to healthcare and
economic system in the country ranks the lowest in the world.
Healthcare system: 10th worst in the world
Educational system: 12th worst in the world
Economic system: 10th worst in the world
Security: 2nd most dangerous in the world
Overall quality of life: 7th worst in the world
President: Joseph Kabila
Verdict: UNSAFE
4. Iraq
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US
Secretary of Defence James Mattis, whose country leads a coalition
fighting the Islamic State group, arrives in Baghdad on February 20,
2017(AFP)
Iraq
has remained not only unsafe but politically unstable for over a decade
and it is wise to say it is not a country to raise kids or a family.
Most people are familiar with the unfortunate conditions plaguing the
country which is situated in Western Asia and borders with Turkey.
Healthcare system: 18th worst in the world
Educational system: 20th worst in the world
Economic system: 21st worst in the world
Security: Most dangerous in the world
Overall quality of life: 8th worst in the world
President: Fuad Masum
Verdict: UNSAFE
5. Yemen
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Yemeni
government forces have retaken the key southwestern crossroads town of
Hays from Shiite rebels as they press an offensive up the Red Sea coast(AFP/File)
One
obvious reasons why it is totally unacceptable to raise kids or start a
family in Yemen is because the country tops the list for worst overall
quality of life. Situated just South of Saudi Arabia, the word peace and
tranquility can't be found in Yemen as the country has become
synonymous with religious wars and internal conflicts.
Healthcare system: 21st worst in the world
Educational system: 6th worst in the world
Economic system: The worst in the world
Security: 11th most dangerous in the world
Overall quality of life: The worst in the world
President: Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi
Verdict: UNSAFE
6. Sudan
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Sudanese
security agents have seized the entire print-runs of three newspapers
after they covered food price protests in Khartoum and other towns,
their editors said(AFP/File)
Despite
sharing a border with Egypt, Sudan is neither a safe nor better country
to raise kids or start a family. The emergence of militias and
religious extremists in the country has left Sudan more dangerous to
live in and making it non conducive for immigrants.
Healthcare system: 19th worst in the world
Educational system: 17th worst in the world
Economic system: 6th worst in the world
Security: 6th most dangerous in the world
Overall quality of life: 3rd worst in the world
President: Omar al-Bashir
Verdict: UNSAFE
7. Niger
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A Fulani woman, pictured last August at a camp for displaced people in Gwoza, northeast Nigeria(AFP)
Also
referred to as the Republic of Niger, the country shares a border with
Libya. Niger has become porous for religious extremists to penetrate the
country. Niger, which also shares border with Nigeria has seen many of
its nationals crossing over to Nigeria for improved life. However, the
country remains unfit to raise kids or start a family.
Healthcare system: 14th worst in the world
Educational system: 2nd worst in the world
Economic system: 20th worst in the world
Security: 25th most dangerous in the world
Overall quality of life: 11th worst in the world
President: Mahamadou Issoufou
Verdict: UNSAFE
8. Afghanistan
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Pakistan hosts roughly 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees(AFP)
Afghanistan,
is a landlocked country located within South Asia and Central Asia.
Enjoying a border with Iran, the country in the last decade is
synonymous with crisis, violence and in the news for violent reasons.
Afghanistan has had its fair share of war and chaos, hence it's
inclusion in the worst countries to raise a kid or start a family.
Healthcare system: 17th worst in the world
Educational system: 12th worst in the world
Economic system: 20th worst in the world
Security: 4th most dangerous in the world
Overall quality of life: 4th worst in the world
President: Ashraf Ghani
Verdict: UNSAFE
9. Liberia
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Liberia is one of the world's poorest countries. For many young people, street hawking is the only means of survival.(AFP)
Liberia
is a country in West Africa, bordering Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte
d'Ivoire. Situated on the Atlantic coast, Liberia has been through thick
and thin and is mereley trying to come out of its doldrums. The country
has been tagged 9th worst country to start a family or raise kids and
remains not too safe.
Healthcare system: 4th worst in the world
Educational system: 11th worst in the world
Economic system: 16th worst in the world
Security: 20th most dangerous in the world
Overall quality of life: 19th worst in the world
President: George Weah
Verdict: UNSAFE
10. Nigeria
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President Muhammadu Buhari(Twitter/@Laurestar)
Coming
in last on the list of worst countries to raise kids or start a family
is Nigeria. Sharing borders with Niger, Chad and Republic of Benin,
Nigeria has over the last 16 years become one of the most dangerous
countries to live in and the emergence of Boko haram insurgents have
neither helped the story. It has the 32nd worst educational system.
While this may not seem as bad compared with other countries listed, it
is ranked as the 5th most dangerous country to live in, has the 8th
worst healthcare system, and 19th worst economy.
Healthcare system: 8th worst in the world
Educational system: 32nd worst in the world
Economic system: 19th worst in the world
Security: 5th most dangerous in the world
Overall quality of life: 22nd worst in the world
President: Muhammadu Buhari
Verdict: UNSAFE
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