The following Global index is based on eight categories: economy, education, entrepreneurship & opportunity, governance, health, personal freedom, safety & security and social capital. It is the first time ever the US is not in the top 10.

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THE PROSPERITY INDEX kicks USA to the top 10 curb…

TOP 25

1 – Norway
2 – Denmark
3 – Sweden
4 – Australia
5 – New Zealand
6 – Canada
7 – Finland
8 – Netherlands
9 – Switzerland
10 – Ireland
11 – Luxembourg
12 – U.S.
13 – UK
14 – Germany
15 – Iceland
16 – Austria
17 – Belgium
18 – Hong Kong
19 – Singapore
20 – Taiwan
21 – France
22 – Japan
23 – Spain
24 – Slovenia
25 – Malta