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%).
Read MoreDemocratic Republic of Congo is 161st in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Democratic Republic of Congo has moved up the rankings table by 1 place.
Democratic Republic of Congo performs most strongly in Natural Environment and Personal Freedom but is weakest in Investment Environment. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Personal Freedom.
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16 November, 2020
If this time is about anything, it is for each nation to decide its character and who it wants to be. The decisions we make now will create the foundation for our nations…
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