Here Are The 25 Most Prosperous Countries In The World

The world’s most prosperous countries have just been revealed.

This is the 10th year of the Legatum Prosperity Index™, which ranks 149 countries in order of their prosperity. 

The survey looked at several variables to determine each country’s position, including economic quality, business environment, governance, education, health, safety and security, personal freedom, social capital, and natural environment.

The bottom five countries on the list were: Yemen (149), Afghanistan (148), Central African Republic (147), Sudan (146), and Democratic Republic of Congo (145).

Here were the top 25 countries.

25. Portugal

24. Malta

23. Hong Kong

22. Japan

21. Spain

20. Slovenia

19. Singapore

18. France

17. USA 

16. Belgium

15. Austria

14. Iceland

13. Ireland

12. Luxembourg

11. Germany

10. UK

9. Denmark

8. Sweden

7. The Netherlands

6. Australia

5. Canada

4. Switzerland

3. Finland

2. Norway

1. New Zealand

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