Denmark (1st) is the most prosperous country in 2021, ranking in the top ten for all but one pillar. It leads the world in Social Capital, with citizens reporting high levels of confidence in key institutions like the judicial system and courts (86%) as well as strong generalised interpersonal trust (74%).
Read MoreHong Kong is 18th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Hong Kong has moved down the rankings table by 3 places.
Hong Kong performs most strongly in Enterprise Conditions and Investment Environment but is weakest in Social Capital. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Education.
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