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2014 Country Well-Being RankingsG L O B A L
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Financial (% thriving)E Community (% thriving)F Physical (% thriving)GSocial (% thriving)D
Country’s global rankA Percent thriving in three or more elements of well-beingB Purpose (% thriving)C
>40.0% 30.1% – 40.0% 20.1% – 30.0% 10.1% – 20.0% ≤10.0%Percent thriving:
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Global & Regional Well-Being
Global leaders are becoming increasingly focused on truly understanding the health and productivity of their populations. We need standardized global measurements and comparative data to help nations identify their biggest opportunities for improving the lives of the people within their borders. These insights will guide future investments in health and well-being.”
–Arnaud Bernaert, Senior Director, Head of Global Health and Healthcare Industries, World Economic Forum
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Through scientific and peer-review research, we know that improving a population’s well-being has a significant impact on increasing performance and lowering healthcare costs. The fact that only 17% of the world’s population is thriving in three or more elements of well-being represents a huge opportunity for country and community leaders, employers, insurers and any population health stakeholder. There are proven interventions that these leaders can and should leverage to improve the health and well-being of their populations and, at the same time, create measurable economic value.”
–Peter Choueiri, President, Healthways International
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Well-Being Across the World and by Region (% thriving in each element of well-being)
World
Americas
Europe
Former Soviet Union
Middle East and North Africa
Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
24%29%40%28%23%22%
23%25%25%22%12%15%
33%35%30%42%36%31%
24%25%26%24%18%17%
23%22%25%19%14%13%
18%24%28%28%22%19%
21%20% 9%17%14%10%
Thriving in Three or More Elements
Purpose Well-Being
Social Well-Being
Financial Well-Being
Community Well-Being
Physical Well-Being
Cover graphic: Global well-being by region, as measured by the 2014 Gallup-Healthways Global Well-Being Index. The countries in each region are identified by their global well-being rank — determined by the % of survey respondents thriving in three or more elements of well-being in 2014. Moving toward the center of the graphic, the following areas are plotted for each country: % thriving in 3+ elements of well-being, % thriving in purpose well-being, % thriving in social well-being, % thriving in financial well-being, % thriving in community well-being, and % thriving in physical well-being.
Source: Gallup-Healthways Global Well-Being Index, 2014
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2014 Global Well-Being Rankings Analysis
The Gallup-Healthways State of Global Well-Being: 2014 Country Well-Being Rankings report provides an overview of global citizens’ well-being as measured by the Gallup-Healthways Global Well-Being Index. In 2014, our research includes more than 146,000 surveys in 145 countries and areas, and captures how people feel about and experience their daily lives. Our research shows that people with higher well-being have higher productivity, lower health-care costs, are more resilient in the face of challenges and are more likely to contribute to the success of their organizations and communities.
The Global Well-Being Index measures well-being across five elements (purpose, social, financial, community and physical) and individual responses are categorized as thriving, struggling or suffering (see back page for definitions). Our analysis ranks countries based on the percentage of the population that is thriving in three or more elements of well-being.
In 2014, 17% of the adults we surveyed worldwide are thriving in three or more elements of well-being, the same percentage as 2013. Among all regions, the Americas have the highest percentage of their population thriving in three or more elements and lead all other regions in purpose, social, community and physical well-being. Latin Americans in particular have the highest levels of well-being globally. Europe leads all other regions in financial well-being, with nine of the top 10 countries coming from northern Europe.
For the second year, Panama leads all other countries in well-being, with 53% of its residents thriving in three or more elements. Panama is also the highest country for purpose (60%) and physical well-being (52%). Puerto Rico, Norway and Sri Lanka round out the list of top countries in the individual elements: 63% of Puerto Ricans are thriving in social well-being; 69% of Norwegians are thriving in financial well-being; and 50% of Sri Lankans are thriving in community well-being. In 2014, the U.S. was ranked 23rd in overall well-being, falling from a 12th place ranking in 2013.
Afghanistan ranks last with 0% of Afghans thriving in three or more elements. Afghans also rank last in purpose, social and financial well-being. Residents in Bhutan have the lowest community and physical well-being globally, with only 5% and 6% of Bhutanese thriving in these categories respectively.
The state of a country’s well-being sheds light on levels of prosperity and progress. Gov-ernment and community leaders globally have a duty to improve the lives of the people within their borders. Other stakeholders, such as employers, health plans and providers, and educators are also focusing on improving the well-being of the populations they serve. Our research provides critical information these leaders and stakeholders need to help guide policies, interventions and development investments for community transformation and real-life behavior change. These data create a truly global picture of well-being that allows population health stakeholders to act with precision and to create meaningful change. For more information, please visit: www.well-beingindex.com/2014-global-report.
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Highest 10 Well-Being Countries Lowest 10 Well-Being Countries
2014 Global Well-Being Map
>40.0%
Percent thriving in 3+ elements:
30.1% - 40.0% 20.1% - 30.0% 10.1% - 20.0% ≤10.0% Not surveyed in 2014
1. Panama145. Afghanistan
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136. Ghana 5.6% 11.8% -6.2
137. Haiti 5.3% 2.9% 2.4
138. Benin 4.8% 6.4% -1.6
139. Ivory Coast 4.5% 11.4% -6.9
140. Congo Kinshasa 4.1% 4.6% -0.5
141. Tunisia 4.0% 10.8% -6.8
142. Togo 3.9% n/a n/a
143. Cameroon 3.1% 7.1% -4.0
144. Bhutan 3.0% 8.3% -5.3
145. Afghanistan 0.0% 0.7% -0.7
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1. Panama 53.0% 61.3% -8.3
2. Costa Rica 47.6% 44.4% 3.2
3. Puerto Rico 45.8% n/a n/a
4. Switzerland 39.4% n/a n/a
5. Belize 38.9% n/a n/a
6. Chile 38.7% 31.5% 7.2
7. Denmark 37.0% 40.4% -3.4
8. Guatemala 36.3% 34.5% 1.8
9. Austria 35.6% 39.2% -3.6
10. Mexico 35.6% 31.1% 4.5
Source: Gallup-Healthways Global Well-Being Index, 2014. This map calls out Panama and Afghanistan as the highest and lowest well-being countries, respectively, based on the 2014 country well-being rankings of 145 countries.
Source: Gallup-Healthways Global Well-Being Index, 2014
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Country Well-Being Rankings: Overall & By Element
26. Sweden
27. Saudi Arabia
28. Germany
29. New Zealand
30. Venezuela
31. Bahrain
32. Mauritania
33. Nicaragua
34. Dominican Republic
35. Honduras
36. Ireland
37. Finland
38. Bolivia
39. Ecuador
40. Australia
41. Malaysia
42. Malta
43. Philippines
44. United Kingdom
45. Kuwait
46. Sierra Leone
47. Russia
48. France
49. Northern Cyprus
50. Thailand
2014
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48
34
22
29
39
87
32
35
19
59
46
69
27
56
26
79
50
105
71
20
15
51
18
25
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23
41
19
16
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112
51
14
60
43
32
30
57
15
47
55
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39
61
13
20
29
28
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35
22
53
21
16
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36
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23
40
71
50
82
79
11
67
51
57
59
98
19
41
42
24
66
44
17
20
34
13
19
29
32
31
33
58
25
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30
48
64
22
14
76
26
71
43
55
60
29
95
39
96
106
42
2
35
34
105
32
10
14
45
16
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20
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6
21
25
119
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1. Panama
2. Costa Rica
3. Puerto Rico
4. Switzerland
5. Belize
6. Chile
7. Denmark
8. Guatemala
9. Austria
10. Mexico
11. Uruguay
12. Argentina
13. Colombia
14. Kyrgyzstan
15. Brazil
16. Norway
17. Netherlands
18. El Salvador
19. Turkmenistan
20. Myanmar
21. United Arab Emirates
22. Israel
23. United States
24. Canada
25. Luxembourg
2014
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>40.0% 30.1% - 40.0% 20.1% - 30.0% 10.1% - 20.0% ≤10.0%Percent thriving:
Color is based on percent thriving as indicated by the ranges in the legend. Since each element has its own unique distribution, a ranking in one element may not have the same color coding as the same ranking in another element.
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Country Well-Being Rankings: Overall & By Element
2014
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51. Namibia
52. Slovakia
53. Romania
54. Macedonia
55. Spain
56. Tanzania
57. Poland
58. Turkey
59. Taiwan
60. Sri Lanka
61. Kazakhstan
62. Sudan
63. Mauritius
64. Algeria
65. Albania
66. Portugal
67. Belgium
68. Mongolia
69. Bosnia and Herzegovina
70. India
71. Kenya
72. Czech Republic
73. Indonesia
74. Bulgaria
75. Hungary
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76. Jamaica
77. Nepal
78. Paraguay
79. Estonia
80. Pakistan
81. Belarus
82. Cyprus
83. Tajikistan
84. Serbia
85. Italy
86. Slovenia
87. Congo Brazzaville
88. Latvia
89. Lebanon
90. Yemen
91. Peru
92. Japan
93. Vietnam
94. Montenegro
95. Iran
96. Kosovo
97. Singapore
98. Rwanda
99. Cambodia
. Bangladesh
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>40.0% 30.1% - 40.0% 20.1% - 30.0% 10.1% - 20.0% ≤10.0%Percent thriving:
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Color is based on percent thriving as indicated by the ranges in the legend. Since each element has its own unique distribution, a ranking in one element may not have the same color coding as the same ranking in another element.
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101. Jordan
102. Iraq
103. Lithuania
104. Croatia
105. Moldova
106. South Sudan
107. Ethiopia
108. Liberia
109. South Africa
110. Mali
111. Greece
112. Palestine
113. Niger
114. Botswana
115. Morocco
116. Guinea
117. South Korea
118. Burkina Faso
119. Azerbaijan
120. Hong Kong
121. Gabon
122. Angola
123. Malawi
124. Armenia
125. Zambia
Country Well-Being Rankings: Overall & By Element
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126. Georgia
127. China
128. Ukraine
129. Egypt
130. Chad
131. Burundi
132. Senegal
133. Uganda
134. Madagascar
135. Zimbabwe
136. Ghana
137. Haiti
138. Benin
139. Ivory Coast
140. Congo Kinshasa
141. Tunisia
142. Togo
143. Cameroon
144. Bhutan
145. Afghanistan
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129
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141
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144
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118
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120
130
139
129
145
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115
121
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135
62
135
141
129
131
59
111
103
139
145
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122
132
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123
112
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137
143
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>40.0% 30.1% - 40.0% 20.1% - 30.0% 10.1% - 20.0% ≤10.0%Percent thriving:
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Color is based on percent thriving as indicated by the ranges in the legend. Since each element has its own unique distribution, a ranking in one element may not have the same color coding as the same ranking in another element.
For More Information
http://www.well-beingindex.com/2014-global-report
Methodology
These data are based on an estimated 146,000 interviews with adults across 145 countries and areas, conducted Jan. 1, 2014, through Dec. 31, 2014. Gallup conducts telephone and face-to-face interviews with adults aged 15 and older for a resulting sample that projects to an estimated 95% of all adults globally. The Global Well-Being Index consists of 10 questions added to the Gallup World Poll as part of the Gallup-Healthways Global Well-Being Index. Each item is attached to an element of well-being: purpose, social, financial, community or physical. Response options for each of the 10 questions in the Global Well-Being Index are based on a five-point scale, ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5). Gallup compiles individual responses and categorizes respondents as thriving, struggling or suffering in each element.
Definitions
The Five Elements of Well-Being• Purpose: Liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals• Social: Having supportive relationships and love in your life• Financial: Managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security• Community: Liking where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community• Physical: Having good health and enough energy to get things done daily
Levels of Well-Being• Thriving: Well-being that is strong and consistent in a particular element• Struggling: Well-being that is moderate or inconsistent in a particular element• Suffering: Well-being that is low and inconsistent in a particular element
About Gallup
Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Combining more than 80 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world. Gallup consultants help private and public sector organizations boost organic growth through measurement tools, strategic advice and education.
About Healthways
Healthways is the largest independent global provider of well-being improvement solutions. Dedicated to creating a healthier world one person at a time, the company uses the science of behavior change to produce and measure positive change in well-being for its customers, which include employers, integrated health systems, hospitals, physicians, health plan clients, communities and government entities. The company serves approximately 68 million people on four continents.
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