The United States
Prosperity Index 2021
The Legatum Institute’s United States Prosperity Index provides a comprehensive picture of prosperity for the 50 states of the Union and Washington D.C., as well as the 1,196 counties of 12 selected states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The U.S. Prosperity Index consists of 11 pillars, built upon 48 actionable policy areas (elements), and is underpinned by over 200 indicators.
As well as the U.S. Prosperity Index report, you can download a range of content including state and county profile datasheets, a detailed methodology report, and the full 2021 dataset.
About the USPI
The United States Prosperity Index is published by London-based think-tank the Legatum Institute. It is a transformational tool designed to help state and county leaders, policymakers, investors, business leaders, philanthropists, journalists, researchers, and citizens strengthen the pathways from poverty to prosperity across the nation.
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