
Estonia (21st) is the most prosperous country in Eastern Europe, ranking in the top 25 for all but one pillar. It has seen particular improvement in its Living Conditions over the past decade, with 88% now able to live on their household income, up from just 59% in 2011.
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Romania is 45th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Romania has moved up the rankings table by 3 places.
Romania performs most strongly in Safety & Security and Personal Freedom but is weakest in Social Capital. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Social Capital.
Visit our Rankings table to see how Romania compares to other countries.