A National Anthems Ranking (2024)

F Tier (It’s time for a change.)

Thankfully, no nation has an anthem this poor.

E Tier (Don’t take it politically.)

51. Japan – “君が代”

D Tier (Better than nothing.)

50. Sweden “Du Gamla Du Fria”

49. Hungary – “Himnusz”

48. Egypt – “لك حبي وفؤادي”

47. Ethiopia – “ወደፊት ገስግሺ ውድ እናት ኢትዮጵያ”

46. India – “जन गण मन”

45. Bangladesh – “আমার সোনার বাংলা”

44. Nigeria – “Arise, Oh Compatriots”

43. Afghanistan – “Millî Surûd” (chosen over Taliban)

42. Mexico – “Himno Nacional Mexicano”

C Tier (Good tune, but nothing special.)

41. Greece – Ὕμνος εἰς τὴν Ἐλευθερίαν”

40. Nepal – “सयौं थुँगा फूलका

39. Saudi Arabia – “عاش المليك

38. Czech Republic – “Kde domov můj”

37. Norway – “Ja Vi Elsker Dette Landet”

36. Kenya – “Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu”

35. Switzerland – “Schweizerpsalm”

34. Iraq – “موطني”

33. United Arab Emirates – “عيشي بلادي

32. Pakistan -”قومی ترانہ

31. Vietnam – “Tiến Quân Ca”

30. Canada – “O Canada”

B Tier (Your country would be proud.)

29. New Guinea – “O Arise, All You Sons”

28. Sri Lanka – “ශ්‍රී ලංකා මාතා

27. Taiwan – “中華民國國歌”

26. Germany – “Deutschlandlied”

25. Belgium – “La Brabançonne”

24. Uruguay -”Orientales, la Patria o la Tumba”

23. Spain – “Marcha Real”

22. Mongolia – “Монгол Улсын төрийн дуулал”

21. Ukraine – “Shche Ne Vmerla Ukrainy”

20. East Germany – “Auferstanden aus Ruinen”

19. Brazil – “Hino Nacional Brasileiro”

18. Poland – “Mazurek Dąbrowskiego”

17. China – “义勇军进行曲”

16. South Korea – “애국가”

A Tier (A Patriotic Masterpiece.)

15. Belarus – “Мы, беларусы”

14. Italy – “Il Canto degli Italiani” or “Fratelli d’Italia”

13. Australia – “Advance Australia Fair”

12. United Kingdom – “God Save the King”

11. United States – “The Star-Spangled Banner”

10. North Korea – “애국가”

9. Iran – “سُرودِ مِلّئ جُمهورئ اِسلامئ ایران”

8. South Africa – “Nkosi Sikelel”

S Tier (GLORY)

7. France – “La Marseillaise”

6. Argentina – “Himno Nacional Argentino”

5. Puerto Rico – “La Borinqueña

4. Israel – “הַתִּקְוָה”

3. Turkey – “İstiklâl Marşı”

2. Russia – “Государственный гимн Российской Федерации”

1. Soviet Union – “Гимн Советского Союза

A National Anthems Ranking (2024)

FAQs

What is the hardest national anthem in the world? ›

'The Star Spangled Banner' (USA) / Ecuador national anthem

Based on this system, the UK's national anthem 'God Save the King' / 'God Save the Queen' came out as one of the easiest, and 'The Star Spangled Banner' one of the hardest songs to sing. But the toughest of all, it turns out, is Ecuador's.

Who has the best Star Spangled Banner? ›

1. Whitney Houston & The Florida Orchestra (1991) By most measures, Whitney Houston's rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Florida, is the definitive modern version of the national anthem.

What rank is the longest national anthem? ›

The national anthem of Uruguay was composed by Francisco Acuna de Figueroa in 1833 with a length of 150 bars of music. Although the Greek national anthem is the longest one, their government uses the shorter version.

Does the US have the best national anthem? ›

After the US's The Star-Spangled Banner, La Marseillaise is probably the most instantly recognised national anthem in the world. It is certainly one of the most rousing.

Which country has the most unique national anthem? ›

South Africa's national anthem is unique in that it is two different songs put together with five of the country's eleven official languages being used, in which each language comprises a stanza.

What country refused to sing the national anthem? ›

Iran is competing in the World Cup as a major human rights protest movement is roiling the country. Iran's players did not sing their national anthem before their opening game of the World Cup in Qatar against England on Monday, November 21.

What is the most heard national anthem? ›

8 Best National Anthems of the World
  • 11. The Star Spangled Banner (USA) Orlando Philharminic Orchestra.
  • 22. La Marseillaise (FRANCE) Orlando Philharminic Orchestra.
  • 33. Independence March (TURKEY) ...
  • 44. Oh-Canada! ( ...
  • 55. Hatikvoh (ISRAEL) ...
  • 66. Patriotic Song (RUSSIA) ...
  • 77. Marcha Real (SPAIN) ...
  • 88. National Anthem (CHINA)

What was the worst national anthem performance? ›

We have a lot to choose from.
  • Charley Pride, Super Bowl VIII. ...
  • Cheryl Ladd, Super Bowl XIV, 1980. ...
  • Fergie, NBA All-Star Game, 2018. ...
  • Chaka Khan, NBA All-Star Game, 2020. ...
  • Michael Bolton, Red Sox vs. ...
  • Steven Tyler, Indy 500, 2001. ...
  • Rachel Platten, Utah Royals vs Chicago Red Stars, 2018. ...
  • Carl Lewis, Bulls vs Nets, 1993.
Feb 13, 2023

Did Whitney Houston lip sync at the Super Bowl? ›

It was also lip synced, said her producer. Rickey Minor, who has produced multiple Super Bowl performances (including Houston's), told TODAY Houston was singing live on the field. But the version heard at home on the TV broadcast was a pre-recording.

Has Kelly Clarkson ever sung the national anthem at the Super Bowl? ›

Before her days as a Coach on The Voice, Kelly Clarkson did America proud when she absolutely nailed singing the national anthem during the 2012 Super Bowl.

Why did Garth Brooks walk out of the Super Bowl? ›

31 years ago, #CountryMusic superstar #GarthBrooks nearly quit his scheduled #superbowl performance an hour before kickoff due to a disagreement with the NFL over the video for his song We Shall Be Free. Garth ultimately won the battle, but the fight had lasting repurcussions.

Which is the most beautiful national anthem in the world? ›

Top 20 Greatest National Anthems of All Time
  1. #1: "La Marseillaise" France.
  2. #2: "God Save the King" The United Kingdom.
  3. #3: "O Canada" Canada.
  4. #4: “State Anthem of the Russian Federation” Russia. ...
  5. #5: "Deutschlandlied" Germany. ...
  6. #6: "Il Canto Degli Italiani" Italy. ...
  7. #7: "The Star-Spangled Banner" ...
  8. #8: “Brazilian National Anthem” ...

What is the shortest national anthem in the world? ›

'Kimigayo' is the country's single-verse national anthem, based on the words of a classical Japanese waka poem written by an unknown author during Japan's Heian period (794–1185). As well as being one of the oldest known national anthems, it is also the world's shortest, standing at just a single verse.

Which country has no words in the national anthem? ›

The Marcha Real (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmaɾtʃa reˈal]; lit. 'Royal March') is the national anthem of Spain. It is one of only four national anthems in the world – along with those of Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Marino and Kosovo – that have no official lyrics.

Which country has the most beautiful music? ›

Table of Contents
  • No. 6: Canada.
  • No. 5: France.
  • No. 4: Japan.
  • No. 3: United Kingdom.
  • No. 2: Germany.
  • No. 1: United States.
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  • Top 10 Most Musical Countries.
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Which country has the lowest national anthem? ›

The shortest anthems are those of Japan, Jordan and San Marino, each with only four lines.

Which country national anthem is the oldest? ›

The anthem of the Netherlands, "Wilhelmus van Nassouwe" or just "Wilhelmus", has the oldest music: a tune taken from a French anti-Protestant song known as "Chartres" that was first written down in 1574, and used unofficially as the anthem from the 17th century before being finally adopted formally in 1932.

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