Legatum Prosperity Index

The Legatum Prosperity Index is an annual ranking developed by the Legatum Institute, an independent educational charity founded and part-funded by the private investment firm Legatum. The ranking is based on a variety of factors including wealth, economic growth, education, health, personal well-being, and quality of life.

As of the 2021 rankings, 167 countries and territories were ranked, and Denmark topped the list, followed by its Nordic neighbours Norway, Sweden and Finland. South Sudan was in last place at 167th. In 2013, twenty-seven of the top 30 countries were democracies.