Safety and Security in the United States (19th) has weakened in the past decade, falling 11 ranks to 69th in the world. The country’s low ranking continues to result from high levels of violent crime, with the United States ranking 109th in the world for homicides.
Read MoreGuinea-Bissau is 149th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Guinea-Bissau has moved up the rankings table by 7 places.
Guinea-Bissau performs most strongly in Safety & Security and Natural Environment but is weakest in Education. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Safety & Security.
Visit our Rankings table to see how Guinea-Bissau compares to other countries.