New Zealand: New Zealand takes the fourth position on Legatum Prosperity Index. As for the performance in the economy domain, New Zealand is sound on most variables, although GDP growth has been poor in current years. The country has a strong macroeconomic position. New Zealand has a moderate degree of innovation but a broad access to opportunity. In the governance domain New Zealand ranked 2^nd as it has a very stable political system and an effective governance.

In the education domain New Zealand ranked second. The country is seen to have a strong education system. It is noted that strengths in the education system draw a parallel with high levels of human capital. New Zealand has a strong health infrastructure that results in a healthy population. The country has a life expectancy of 73 years, adjusted by healthy years lived. As for the country’s security there is no problem, but New Zealanders face some concerns over personal safety. The country has ranked 2^nd in the personal freedom domain. New Zealanders are seen to have both very high levels of personal freedom and perceived social tolerance. The country was seen to rank 3^rd in the social capital domain. New Zealand has extremely high levels of trust and social engagement.