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Read MoreHong Kong is 22nd in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Hong Kong has moved down the rankings table by 7 places.
Hong Kong performs most strongly in Investment Environment and Infrastructure & Market Access but is weakest in Personal Freedom. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Investment Environment.
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