Denmark: Denmark ranked second on the Legatum Prosperity Index. The country ranked 1 among 110 countries in the average life satisfaction. Denmark has a strong economy and satisfied citizens, but attracts little foreign direct investment. The highly developed economy of Denmark has a strong foundation for future growth. In the entrepreneurship and opportunity domain the country ranks 1^st as it offers equal opportunities and a highly favorable climate to entrepreneurs. The country benefits from high levels of innovation.

In the governance domain Denmark ranked 3^rd. The country has a highly developed democracy, with high levels of political participation and confidence. Denmark is known to have a well-regulated electoral process and the second most efficient government in the world. In the education domain the country ranks 5^th. High-quality education is provided at all levels of schooling.

The Danes’ express dissatisfaction with their health system despite having met with the basic health needs.  The life expectancy of the citizens is 72 years adjusted by healthy years lived. The Danish society poses negligible security concerns and ranks 8^th on the security domain. On the personal freedom domain, Danish citizens enjoy exceptional personal freedoms and are largely tolerant of outsiders. The country also fared well in the social capital. The Danish society is a strong society and displays high levels of mutual trust.