25 Wealthiest, Healthiest, Happiest, and Most Advanced Countries in the World

Last Thursday, the Legatum Institute released its 10th annual global prosperity index. This survey ranks the most prosperous countries in the world.

But it’s not all about the money! The survey have 104 other variables like the business environment, governance, health, safety and security, personal freedom, and the natural environment.

149 countries were included in the survey, countries that have the most available data. In the past 7 years since the index has been conducted, Norway got the top spot, but that’s not the case this year!

Check out the results below.

25. Portugal.

They’re also in 10th place when it comes to personal freedom.

24. Malta.

Their top variable was social capital, whether they ranked at 8th place.

23. Hong Kong.

They’re at 4th place in terms of business environment.

22. Japan.

They’re at 3rd for safety and security, and 4th for health.

21. Spain.

Despite their political troubles in the past few years, Spain is actually quite prosperous!

20. Slovenia.

They have the best natural environment on earth!

19. Singapore.

This financial hub 2nd place for health, and 1st for safety and security!

18. France.

France’s natural environment is at 4th place overall.

17. United States.

They’re at #1 for the business environment. But we’re all wondering if future president Trump can maintain that.

16. Belgium.

They’re within the top ten when it comes to both personal freedom and education.