On average, the U.S. has strong institutions, but there is substantial variation between and among the states – even within a federal system.
Read MoreCongo is 154th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2009, Congo has moved down the rankings table by 5 places.
Congo performs most strongly in Natural Environment and Personal Freedom but is weakest in Economic Quality. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Enterprise Conditions.
Visit our Rankings table to see how Congo compares to other countries.
25 November, 2019
Using the Prosperity Index framework, nations around the world can assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to determine the economic and strategic choices that need to…
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The reasons for the region’s increase in prosperity, and issues holding back further improvement, are outlined below.
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The changes in sub-Saharan Africa’s prosperity over the last decade are outlined below.
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The United States is ranked 18th, and is one of only 19 countries to have experienced a deterioration in prosperity since 2009. This has been driven primarily by declining…
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