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Read MoreBelgium is 18th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Belgium has moved up the rankings table by 1 place.
Belgium performs most strongly in Personal Freedom and Investment Environment but is weakest in Natural Environment. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Investment Environment.
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