Spotlights
Delve behind the data into the reality of prosperity on the ground. These articles shed light on countries, themes and trends covered by the Legatum Prosperity Index.
Switzerland
The 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index reveals Switzerland to be the most prosperous country in the world. So what are the foundations of its success? And are there ways in which its world-leading prosperity could face challenges?
Argentina
It has been a marvel to witness the recent economic trajectory of Argentina since Javier Milei became its president. At the time of his election, inflation exceeded 200 percent, 40 percent of the population experienced poverty, and six out of ten children lacked access to good nutrition.
Freedom of Dissent
Of the three Freedom pillars, the most difficult one to measure is 'Freedom of Dissent'. This spotlight highlights the central issues and calls for better global data on freedom, examining how creeping censorship in the developed world seems poorly accounted for by existing data.
Singapore
Singapore's prosperity was not built incrementally over centuries like most other developed countries. Its unique history continues to shape its policy choices and complicates how it presents itself across the Index's pillars of Development, Freedom, and Society.
Society Domain
Without a Society Domain, the Prosperity Index would measure Freedom and Development only. These two aspects of prosperity are fundamental, but we believe that they are not the whole story. The Society Domain aims to evaluate the strength of states' social fabrics.
The V4 Countries
When the four countries of Central Europe formed the Visegrád Group in 1991, they shared a common point of departure: the promise of democratic governance and the aspiration to build prosperous market economies rooted in the rule of law. More than three decades on, the four nations have taken different paths.
