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Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq ranked 123rd out of 193 countries in a 2026 global
prosperity index, underscoring a widening gap between economic resources and
living standards, CEOWORLD Magazine reported on Sunday.
The index measures prosperity beyond income and growth,
focusing on how countries translate wealth into health, education, services,
and overall well-being. Iraq scored 51.56 points, placing it in the “moderate
to weak performance” range.
At the top of the global ranking, Switzerland led with 97.92
points, followed by Iceland with 97.81 and Australia with 97.70. Germany and
Norway also remained among the highest performers.
In regional terms, the United Arab Emirates topped the Arab
world, ranking 13th globally with 94.04 points. Saudi Arabia followed with
88.25 points, then Bahrain with 86.01 and Qatar with 82.70.
Oman ranked fifth in the region with 81.68 points, followed
by Kuwait with 76.99, Jordan with 65.60, Tunisia with 64.80, and Egypt with
62.35. At the bottom of the index, Djibouti recorded 26.80 points, placing it
in the “fragile prosperity” category.