The study shows that a high level of prosperity depends not only on the amount of wealth created.
Norway became the leader of the prosperity rating, scoring 77.65 points out of 100 possible. High incomes of the population here are combined with an effective system of public services, as well as relatively low levels of poverty and social inequality.
The study shows that a high level of prosperity depends not only on the amount of wealth created, but also on how evenly economic benefits are distributed among citizens. Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Finland also entered the top twenty of the rating, which confirms the strong positions of the Scandinavian countries in terms of well-being indicators.
The countries that occupy the top lines of the list combine the ability to provide both high incomes and favorable social conditions. Thus, Norway, Denmark and Iceland demonstrate stable results on a number of criteria, and not only due to the scale of the economy.
Small but economically successful states also took high places in the ranking. Among them are Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Singapore. Their positions are ensured by high income per capita, developed financial system and active integration into the world economy. Luxembourg was in third place with a score of 74.39 points, Switzerland took fourth place with 72.46 points, and Singapore became the best Asian economy in the ranking, ranking in sixth place with an indicator of 66.43 points.
The United States took only 17th place, scoring 43.39 points. Despite its status as the world's largest economy by nominal GDP, the country received a lower score due to factors such as high income inequality and relative poverty. As a result, the US lost to a number of smaller European countries.
The authors of the study emphasize that the size of the economy does not always directly reflect the level of well-being of the population. Following the US in the ranking was Canada, which took 18th place, and France closed the top twenty of the list.
TOP-10 most prosperous countries (in points)
Norway 77.65
Ireland 75.06
Luxembourg 74.39
Switzerland 72.46
Iceland 72.23
Singapore 66.43
Denmark 65.78
Netherlands 58.17
Belgium 54.83
Sweden 54.62
Source: dengi.ua
