New Zealand (10th) is the most prosperous country in Asia-Pacific, due in part to its strong Social Capital (4th). Almost 60% of New Zealanders think most people can be trusted, one of the highest proportions worldwide.
Read MoreCabo Verde is 80th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Cabo Verde has moved up the rankings table by 1 place.
Cabo Verde performs most strongly in Safety & Security and Governance but is weakest in Economic Quality. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Investment Environment.
Visit our Rankings table to see how Cabo Verde compares to other countries.