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 MoreRomania is 45th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Romania has moved up the rankings table by 3 places.
Romania performs most strongly in Safety & Security and Personal Freedom but is weakest in Social Capital. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Social Capital.
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