
Denmark (1st) is the most prosperous country in 2021, ranking in the top ten for all but one pillar. It leads the world in Social Capital, with citizens reporting high levels of confidence in key institutions like the judicial system and courts (86%) as well as strong generalised interpersonal trust (74%).
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Austria is 14th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Austria has moved down the rankings table by 1 place.
Austria performs most strongly in Natural Environment and Safety & Security but is weakest in Economic Quality. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Social Capital.
Visit our Rankings table to see how Austria compares to other countries.