Canada (14th) is slightly more prosperous than the United States (18th) and ranks in the top 10 globally for education and personal freedom.
Read MoreZambia is 123rd in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2010, Zambia has moved down the rankings table by 12 places.
Zambia performs most strongly in Natural Environment and Safety & Security but is weakest in Economic Quality. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Health.
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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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