New Zealand (8th) 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 MoreBelgium is 23rd in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Belgium has moved down the rankings table by 2 places.
Belgium performs most strongly in Living Conditions and Infrastructure & Market Access but is weakest in Social Capital. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Natural Environment.
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