In our imaginations, most people have a good idea which countries around the world would give us the best quality of life. You may have pondered the green pastures of New Zealand, dreamed of the golden beaches of Australia, or contemplated the colourful, picturesque towns of Norway when you’re stuck at your desk and the skies outside are grey.

But when it comes to being a woman, the countries you perceive to offer the best quality of life can differ radically with their stance on women’s rights. Forget picture-postcard appearances: gender equality varies enormously across the world, and if you fancy an equal wage, reproductive rights and progressive views away from your homeland, you might be curious to know exactly how the 80 countries around the world compare.

Thanks to a 2019 Best Countries List from the US News & World Report, we now know for sure. After surveying more than 9,000 women as part of its analysis, the organisation produced a ranking of the best countries in the world for women to live in based on human rights, gender equality, income equality, progress, and safety, receiving marks out of 10 for each category. Scroll ahead to find out which 10 countries put women’s rights top of the agenda. Hint: it’s not the UK.

These are the 10 best countries around the world to live if you’re a woman