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Using data to influence policies and investments to better serve all of humanity. The Social Progress Index® inspires action and improves lives. Find data tools for your work or partner with us!
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Elevate your decision-making with the full power of social progress data! 🌎 Our Social Progress Premium Tools unlock insights across all levels in areas like safety, health, rights & more.

They help data & non-data experts make evidence-based decisions. www.socialprogress.org/premium-tools
When comparing economic wealth and social progress, the data makes it clear that many nations are failing to translate their wealth into a better quality of life.

Access the full results of the 2025 Social Progress Index: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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I am really excited to be starting this new project with @socprogress.bsky.social - talking to interesting people about the problems and solutions in creating sustainable and inclusive societies. Subscribe to our Youtube channel so that you don't miss out:
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#BeyondGDP
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
COMING SOON! Join host @shepleygreen.bsky.social for critical conversations with leaders on prioritizing people and planet over profit.

First episode drops on Tuesday, November 18th! 🗓️

Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👇https://www.youtube.com/@socialprogressimperative8835
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
In 1990, South Korea and Costa Rica had similar social progress scores. Then, their paths diverged. 📈 Costa Rica still performs better than South Korea in terms of inclusion and personal rights.

Source: Time Series Social Progress Index www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The United States is one of the least improved countries in the world in social progress since 2011. The 🔴 means that the U.S. underperforms in social progress compared to its peers, demonstrating that other countries are better at transforming their wealth into social progress.
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Paraguay stands out as a leader in social progress in Latin America since 2011 reports El Nacional, according to the AlTi Global Social Progress Index.

It's a regional example of how resources can be channeled to improve people's quality of life.

elnacional.com.py/economia/par...
Paraguay destaca como líder de progreso social en América Latina, según el Índice Global AlTi 2025
El país se ubica en el puesto 73 a nivel mundial en el Índice de Progreso Social (IO) 2025, con una puntuación de 68.71, mostrando una tendencia anual al alza. No solo supera el puntaje de varios veci...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There has been a stagnation of global social progress in almost every region since 2020, driven by the Covid pandemic and a chronic decline in rights and freedoms, according to the Social Progress Index.

More at:
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...

#SocialSummit2025
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Doha Political Declaration, adopted by Member States at the Second World Summit for Social Development, commits to creating inclusive policies that accelerate social progress, leaving no one behind.

Here's how we'll contribute to the common goal! www.socialprogress.org/mission
Mission | Social Progress Imperative
We develop data-driven tools at a global, national and local level, that identify whether people have what they need to prosper. To use data to influence policies and investments to better serve all o...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Second World Summit for Social Development is capturing what social progress means to people🌍

As part of this global conversation, we offer a definition that has served our actionable framework for decades.

Submit your views at social.desa.un.org/world-summit...

#SocialSummit2025
November 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Indonesia, China, and South Korea showed the greatest social progress improvement since 1990 when comparing the largest 20 economies.

Conversely, the United States recorded the least improvement. 📉

Data from the Time Series Social Progress Index: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
November 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Inter-American Development Bank, the main source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean, is using the Social Progress Index in its corporate strategy. @the_IDB

Here is what they are doing... 🤔
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Elevate your decision-making with the full power of social progress data! 🌎 Our Social Progress Premium Tools unlock insights across all levels in areas like safety, health, rights & more.

They help data & non-data experts make evidence-based decisions. www.socialprogress.org/premium-tools
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Progress is never guaranteed. 🚨

That lesson holds true even for top-tier economies. Sustaining a high quality of life requires continuous effort from all nations.

Source: Social Progress Index
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Social Progress Index challenges us to rethink what success and opportunity mean.

The Index can help ensure that policies, investments & strategies are sustainable & inclusive for all. www.socialprogress.org/mission
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Mexico is way behind countries like Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica Uruguay, Chile and Argentina in terms of social progress and quality of life.

Source: 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index

www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If we analyze only developed countries that have full democracies and a high score on social progress (85+ out of 100) we get countries like Australia, Canada, Spain, the UK, Iceland & more.

What other components matter to achieve stability in a country?
www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
October 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"Correlation isn't causation, but by every conceivable metric to measure the well-being of a population, those living in democracies do better every time. 📊 - Carrick Ryan, SPI community follower.

Explore the Social Progress Index results in detail:
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Australia is almost two decades away from equal pay, but...

✅ It ranks 12/170 countries on social progress.
📉Yet, on several individual measures, they rank poorly considering their overall wealth.

@theguardian.com analyzes the inequalities in Australia 🇦🇺

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A new report highlights the staggering truth about wage inequality in Australia. Here’s what we need to do better | Nicki Hutley
This is a lucky country for many, with enviable living standards. But our wealth is not shared equally
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Let's rank the top five big cities in America based on quality of life: Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Which one do you think is the winner? 🏆

Register now at the U.S. Social Progress Map to see how your city performs: www.socialprogress.org/us
October 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Eswatini leads global improvement in Essential Health Services, with a score gain of 35.07 points since 2011.

Eswatini ranks 62nd out of 170 countries on the AlTi Global Social Progress Index.

Explore the scores of the other countries at www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
October 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Trade turbulence is knocking Asia-Pacific off its development path, warns a new UNDP report. ⬆️ tariffs & 🌏 uncertainty are major threats.

📊Over 60% of the region's countries are already stagnating or sliding backwards (Social Progress Index).

www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
October 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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October 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Unlock full access to social progress data to inform evidence-based policies and drive strategic resource allocation.

Available for 170 countries (2011 to 2024). We measure education, health, environmental quality, rights, opportunity and more!

www.socialprogress.org/premium-tools
October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Which of the largest US cities - NYC, LA, Chicago, Houston Or Phoenix - offers the best quality of life:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K8T...

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Ranking America's Big Cities on Quality of Life
YouTube video by Social Progress Imperative
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October 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The United States🇺🇸 has declined in social progress both since 2011 and year-over-year. It ranks 31st out of 170 countries on the Global Social Progress Index. 📉

See full results of all countries at www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...

SPI Community Insights! Graphic credits: @maps_crafting
October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM