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Read MoreQatar is 46th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Qatar has moved up the rankings table by 1 place.
Qatar performs most strongly in Economic Quality and Safety & Security but is weakest in Personal Freedom. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Education.
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