Israel (32nd) is the most prosperous country in the MENA region. It has some of the highest immunisation rates in the world with over 96% of children receiving immunisations for diphtheria, measles, and hepatitis.
Read MoreSwitzerland is 5th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Switzerland has remained at the same position.
Switzerland performs most strongly in Economic Quality and Safety & Security but is weakest in Investment Environment. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Safety & Security.
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