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 purpose of the Prosperity Index is to measure national prosperity. It considers both material wealth (traditional economic indicators) and social well-being factors. The ranking is based on a variety of factors including wealth per capita, economic growth, education, health, personal well-being, and quality of life.

The 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index indicates Switzerland, Norway, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Germany, Australia, and the Netherlands are the most prosperous, while Eritrea, Niger, Chad, the Central African Republic, Burundi, Somalia, Afghanistan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Sudan are the least prosperous.