I came across the Human Development Reports-site today.

Here's the 1999 ranks for the Human Development Index.

HDI: A composite index measuring average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development—a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living.
The Ranking
1 Norway
0.939

2 Australia
0.936

3 Canada
0.936

4 Sweden
0.936

5 Belgium
0.935

6 United States
0.934

7 Iceland
0.932

8 Netherlands
0.931

9 Japan
0.928

10 Finland
0.925
Here's a list linking to the top-ranked countries, divided by indicator.

If you ever think about moving, make sure you move to one of those ten countries

While you're at it, make sure to check the indicators of the bottom-ranked (African) countries. Makes one realize how happy most of us should be...