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Read MoreUzbekistan is 97th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2010, Uzbekistan has moved up the rankings table by 12 places.
Uzbekistan performs most strongly in Social Capital and Health but is weakest in Natural Environment. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Safety & Security.
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