Switzerland ranks 1st for safety and security and has the third lowest rates of both violent and property crime in the world.
Read MoreSouth Africa is 87th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2010, South Africa has moved down the rankings table by 17 places.
South Africa performs most strongly in Personal Freedom and Governance but is weakest in Natural Environment. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Social Capital.
Visit our Rankings table to see how South Africa compares to other countries.
16 November, 2020
If this time is about anything, it is for each nation to decide its character and who it wants to be. The decisions we make now will create the foundation for our nations…
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As well as tracking the performance of nations to date, the Prosperity Index also provides an invaluable framework for nations to assess their strengths and weaknesses as they…
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The reasons for the region’s increase in prosperity, and issues holding back further improvement, are outlined below.
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The changes in the region's prosperity over the last decade are outlined below.
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