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The Legatum Prosperity Index™ is an inquiry into the nature of prosperity and how it is created. The Index rates more than 100 nations worldwide according to how well they cultivate empirically-tested drivers of economic and social well-being.

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Belgium Prosperity Rank: 13
National Day Jul21
  • Population: 10.4 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 71 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 7/10 (2008)
  • GDP (per capita): $37,400 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 1% (2008 est.)
  • Inflation: 1.8%
  • Unemployment: 23% (2007)
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South Korea Prosperity Rank: 26
Anniversary of Korean War Jun25
  • Population: 48.5 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 68 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 5/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Republic
  • GDP (per capita): $27,600 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 2.2% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 3% (2007)
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China Prosperity Rank: 75
Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Jun4
  • Population: 1.3 bn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 64 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 5/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Communist State
  • GDP (per capita): $6,000 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 9% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 4% (2007)
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Czech Republic Prosperity Rank: 25
Parliamentary Elections May28
  • Population: 10.2 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 68 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 7/10 (2006)
  • Political System: Parliamentary Democracy
  • GDP (per capita): $25,900 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 3% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 5% (2007)
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Jordan Prosperity Rank: 80
Independence Day May25
  • Population: 6.3 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 61 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 5/10 (2008)
  • Political System:Constitutional Monarchy
  • GDP (per capita): $5,100 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 5.6% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 14% (2007)
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Yemen Prosperity Rank: 101
National Unity Day May22
  • Population: 23.8 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 49 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 4/10 (2008)
  • Political System:Republic
  • GDP (per capita): $2,400 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 3.2% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 35% (2007)
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Cameroon Prosperity Rank: 100
National Day May20
  • Population: 18.9 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 41 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 4/10 (2008)
  • Political System:Republic; Multiparty Presidential Regime
  • GDP (per capita): $2,300 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 3.9% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 30% (2007)
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United Kingdom Prosperity Rank: 12
General Election May6
  • Population: 61.1 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 71 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 7/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Constitutional Monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm
  • GDP (per capita): $36,500 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 0.7% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 5% (2007)
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Turkey Prosperity Rank: 69
Independence & Children's Day Apr23
  • Population: 76.8 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 62 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 5/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Republic and a Parliamentary Democracy
  • GDP (per capita): $11,900 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 1.1% (2008 est.)
  • Inflation: 8.8% (2007)
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Israel Prosperity Rank: 27
Independence Day
  • Population: 7.2 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 71 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 7/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Parliamentary Democracy
  • GDP (per capita): $28,300 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 4.2% (2008 est.)
  • Inflation: 0.5% (2007)
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Iran Prosperity Rank: 94
Nuclear Conference Apr19
  • Population: 66.4 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 58 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 5/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Theocratic Republic
  • GDP (per capita): $12,800 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 6.5% (2008 est.)
  • Inflation: 17.2% (2007)
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Zimbabwe Prosperity Rank: 104
Independence Day Apr18
  • Population: 11.4 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 34 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 3/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Parliamentary Democracy
  • GDP (per capita): $200 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): -14.1% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 80% (2007)
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Sudan Prosperity Rank: 103
Election Apr11
  • Population:41.1 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy:49 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction:5/10 (2007)
  • Political System:Power-sharing Government
  • GDP (per capita):$2,200 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth):6.5% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment:7.2% (2007)
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Hungary Prosperity Rank: 27
Election Apr11
  • Population: 9.9 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 65 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 5/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Parlimentary Democracy
  • GDP (per capita): $19,800 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 0.6% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 7% (2007)
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Sri Lanka Prosperity Rank: 58
Parliamentary Elections Apr8
  • Population: 21.3 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 62 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 4/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Republic (2009)
  • GDP (per capita): $4,300 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 6% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 6% (2007)
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Bangladesh Prosperity Rank: 87
Independence Day Mar26
  • Population: 156.1 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 54 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 5/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Parliamentary Democracy
  • GDP (per capita): $1,500 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 4.9% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 2% (2007)
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Greece Prosperity Rank: 30
Independence Day Mar25
  • Population: 10.7 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 71 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 7/10 (2007)
  • Political System: Parliamentary Republic
  • GDP (per capita): $32,000 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 2.9% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 9% (2007)
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Pakistan Prosperity Rank: 99
National Day Mar23
  • Population: 176.2 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 53 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 6/10 (2007)
  • Political System: Federal Republic
  • GDP (per capita): $2,500 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 2.7% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 5% (2007)
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Tunisia Prosperity Rank: 68
Independence Day Mar20
  • Population: 10.5 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 62 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 5/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Republic
  • GDP (per capita): $7,900 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): 4.4% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 14% (2007)
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Ireland Prosperity Rank: 11
St. Patricks Day Mar17
  • Population: 4.2 mn (2009 est.)
  • Life Expectancy: 70 years (2003)
  • Average Life Satisfaction: 8/10 (2008)
  • Political System: Republic and a Parliamentary Democracy
  • GDP (per capita): $45,300 (2008 est.)
  • GDP (growth): -3% (2008 est.)
  • Unemployment: 5% (2007)
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World Cup Final: Which Country is More Prosperous?

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Holland vs. Spain

Spain have reached their first World Cup final ever and face Holland in Johannesburg on Sunday. While there is little to separate the two countries on the pitch, there is a clear winner when it comes to national prosperity. Holland rank 11 places higher than Spain in the 2010 Prosperity Index rankings and score higher in every sub-index score except two: Democratic Institutions and Health.

- Holland Country Profile - Spain Country Profile

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Uruguay vs. Germany

Germany has won the world cup final three times in 1954, 1974, and 1990. In 2010 they are trying to grab another third place against Uruguay. Germany rank 14 places higher than Uruguay in the 2010 Prosperity Index rankings and score higher in every sub-index score except one: Personal Freedom.

- Uruguay Country Profile
- Germany Country Profile

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