Armenia (61st) has seen its prosperity improve most in Eastern Europe over the past decade, rising almost 20 places. It has made significant progress in decreasing levels of crime, halving its homicide rate since 2011.
Read MoreMalawi is 125th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Malawi has moved down the rankings table by 7 places.
Malawi performs most strongly in Natural Environment and Personal Freedom but is weakest in Living Conditions. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Health.
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