Global

45Racial Equality IndexGlobal Average

—% of People who Witnessed RacismGlobal Average

0.46Ethnic FractionalizationGlobal Average

Racial Equality Index 2024

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1	Denmark	1
2	New Zealand	2
3	Netherlands	3
4	Finland	4
5	Canada	5
6	Norway	6
7	Iceland	7
8	Sweden	8
9	Belgium	9
10	Ireland	10
11	South Africa	11
12	Australia	12
13	Austria	13
14	Brazil	14
15	Switzerland	15
16	United Kingdom	16
17	Portugal	17
18	Luxembourg	18
19	Spain	19
20	France	20
21	Germany	21
22	Argentina	22
23	Italy	23
24	Chile	24
25	Philippines	25
26	Singapore	26
27	Colombia	27
28	United Arab Emirates	28
29	Kenya	29
30	Egypt	30
31	Uruguay	31
32	Peru	32
33	Malaysia	33
34	Latvia	34
35	Zimbabwe	35
36	Mexico	36
37	Greece	37
38	Poland	38
39	Slovenia	39
40	Ghana	40
41	Algeria	41
42	Croatia	42
43	Bulgaria	43
44	Cameroon	44
45	Thailand	45
46	Indonesia	46
47	Morocco	47
48	Ukraine	48
49	Ecuador	49
50	Estonia	50
51	Kazakhstan	51
52	Costa Rica	52
53	Panama	53
54	Vietnam	54
55	United States	55
56	Oman	56
57	Lithuania	57
58	Slovakia	58
59	Czech Republic	59
60	Guatemala	60
61	Saudi Arabia	61
62	Japan	62
63	Dominican Republic	63
64	Turkey	64
65	Serbia	65
66	Honduras	66
67	Jordan	67
68	India	68
69	Hungary	69
70	Kuwait	70
71	Sri Lanka	71
72	Russia	72
73	Lebanon	73
74	Cyprus	74
75	China	75
76	Qatar	76
77	Tunisia	77
78	Uzbekistan	78
79	Bangladesh	79
80	Israel	80
81	Azerbaijan	81
82	Romania	82
83	Cambodia	83
84	El Salvador	84
85	South Korea	85
86	Myanmar	86
87	Bahrain	87
88	Belarus	88
89	Iran	89

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Last updated February 28, 2026

Introduction

Racism, a deeply ingrained belief system that perceives superiority or inferiority based on race, has played a significant role in shaping histories and civilizations worldwide. While it has influenced wars, societal structures, laws, and the rise and fall of nations, it has also profoundly affected the daily lives of millions, even billions, of individuals. Despite the efforts to eradicate these prejudiced ideologies, racism continues to echo in our modern societies. An annual report, 'Racial Equality Rankings,' sheds light on various countries’ efforts to attenuate racial disparities. The ranking is determined by assessing peoples' receptivity towards having a neighbor of a different race, the more accepting the people, the higher the country ranks.

New Zealand emerges at the top of the list, indicating a perceived higher level of racial equality in the country, followed by Canada, Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway.
Interestingly, almost all top ten nations are Western countries, pointing towards their progressive approach to cultural diversity and inclusion.
Despite the United States' diverse racial makeup and ongoing efforts to promote racial harmony, it lags behind at the 73rd position - suggesting a persisting racial divide.
Asian countries such as Japan, Singapore, South Korea are present in the mid to low end of the ranking.
Countries like Qatar, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and other Middle Eastern countries are at the lower end of the spectrum, possibly reflecting rigid societal norms regarding racial differences in these areas.

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Top 10 Least Racist Countries

In the premier position, we have New Zealand. The country's multicultural society embraces diversity, boosting its standing in the rankings. Canada secures the 2nd spot, with its populace exhibiting a high degree of receptivity towards different races. The Netherlands comes in 3rd. Known for its open-minded citizens and diverse communities, the Netherlands offers a welcoming environment for multiple races. Following closely is Sweden, in 4th place. The inclusive societal norms in Sweden contribute to its high ranking. 5th in line is Norway. Its inclusive and accepting approach towards diverse racial backgrounds testifies to its high ranking. In 6th place is Switzerland, where cultural diversity is a norm rather than an exception. Denmark attains the 7th position, signifying its citizens' acceptance of racial diversity. The cosmopolitan nature of Belgium places it in 8th position, the societal ethos conducive to racial harmony. Close behind, we have Finland in the 9th position. The Finns' tolerance and acceptance of different races are noteworthy. Last on the list, but certainly not least, is Ireland. Its diverse population and increasing acceptance of different races have earned it the 10th spot in the rankings. Top 10 Least Racist Countries: