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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...
Access the full results of the 2025 Social Progress Index: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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...
Access the full results of the 2025 Social Progress Index: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
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First episode drops on Tuesday, November 18th! 🗓️
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First episode drops on Tuesday, November 18th! 🗓️
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November 13, 2025 at 2:25 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
First episode drops on Tuesday, November 18th! 🗓️
Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👇https://www.youtube.com/@socialprogressimperative8835
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...
Source: Time Series Social Progress Index www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 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...
Source: Time Series Social Progress Index www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
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
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.
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.
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#SocialSummit2025
More at:
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#SocialSummit2025
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 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
More at:
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
#SocialSummit2025
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
Conversely, the United States recorded the least improvement. 📉
Data from the Time Series Social Progress Index: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
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... 🤔
Here is what they are doing... 🤔
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 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... 🤔
Here is what they are doing... 🤔
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
They help data & non-data experts make evidence-based decisions. www.socialprogress.org/premium-tools
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 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
They help data & non-data experts make evidence-based decisions. www.socialprogress.org/premium-tools
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
The Index can help ensure that policies, investments & strategies are sustainable & inclusive for all. www.socialprogress.org/mission
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...
Source: 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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...
Source: 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
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-...
What other components matter to achieve stability in a country?
www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
October 27, 2025 at 4:05 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-...
What other components matter to achieve stability in a country?
www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
"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...
Explore the Social Progress Index results in detail:
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
"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...
Explore the Social Progress Index results in detail:
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
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
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
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
Register now at the U.S. Social Progress Map to see how your city performs: www.socialprogress.org/us
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-...
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
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-...
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-...
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...
📊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
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...
📊Over 60% of the region's countries are already stagnating or sliding backwards (Social Progress Index).
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
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
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
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
Available for 170 countries (2011 to 2024). We measure education, health, environmental quality, rights, opportunity and more!
www.socialprogress.org/premium-tools
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
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
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
See full results of all countries at www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
SPI Community Insights! Graphic credits: @maps_crafting
Interesting to see that the top 10 countries in the world in terms of quality of life, have a proportional voting system. Proportional representation is the most common electoral system in democracies worldwide.
More at: Mhttps://www.socialprogress.org/social-progress-index
More at: Mhttps://www.socialprogress.org/social-progress-index
October 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Interesting to see that the top 10 countries in the world in terms of quality of life, have a proportional voting system. Proportional representation is the most common electoral system in democracies worldwide.
More at: Mhttps://www.socialprogress.org/social-progress-index
More at: Mhttps://www.socialprogress.org/social-progress-index
India has experienced remarkable economic progress in the last seven decades, says Dr. Amit Kapoor. But the real challenge is ensuring that our economic development integrates with the social agenda to ensure prosperity across all regions.
See full results www.socialprogress.org/thematic-web...
See full results www.socialprogress.org/thematic-web...
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
India has experienced remarkable economic progress in the last seven decades, says Dr. Amit Kapoor. But the real challenge is ensuring that our economic development integrates with the social agenda to ensure prosperity across all regions.
See full results www.socialprogress.org/thematic-web...
See full results www.socialprogress.org/thematic-web...
If we analyze the European Union, it performs better in terms of social progress compared to the US, which ranks 31st out of 170 countries on the Social Progress Index. This change happened in 2018.
The UK has been stagnating in social progress since 2018.
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
The UK has been stagnating in social progress since 2018.
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
October 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If we analyze the European Union, it performs better in terms of social progress compared to the US, which ranks 31st out of 170 countries on the Social Progress Index. This change happened in 2018.
The UK has been stagnating in social progress since 2018.
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
The UK has been stagnating in social progress since 2018.
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
Nigeria is the country that has improved the most in Water & Sanitation since 2011, according to the 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index.
Explore the full results for 170 countries at www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
Explore the full results for 170 countries at www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Nigeria is the country that has improved the most in Water & Sanitation since 2011, according to the 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index.
Explore the full results for 170 countries at www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
Explore the full results for 170 countries at www.socialprogress.org/alti-global-...
Which American cities offer the best quality of life?
Places like Folsom, Newton, Centennial, Pleasanton and San Ramon, are exceptionally effective at delivering on the promise of a high quality of life for their residents.
See where they excel 👇
🇺🇸 Register now www.socialprogress.org/us
Places like Folsom, Newton, Centennial, Pleasanton and San Ramon, are exceptionally effective at delivering on the promise of a high quality of life for their residents.
See where they excel 👇
🇺🇸 Register now www.socialprogress.org/us
October 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Which American cities offer the best quality of life?
Places like Folsom, Newton, Centennial, Pleasanton and San Ramon, are exceptionally effective at delivering on the promise of a high quality of life for their residents.
See where they excel 👇
🇺🇸 Register now www.socialprogress.org/us
Places like Folsom, Newton, Centennial, Pleasanton and San Ramon, are exceptionally effective at delivering on the promise of a high quality of life for their residents.
See where they excel 👇
🇺🇸 Register now www.socialprogress.org/us
Maryland, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts lead the way in America, but why?
The U.S. Social Progress Map 🇺🇸reveals the areas where they thrive in terms of social progress, useful for decision-makers.
Learn more 👇
www.socialprogress.org/post/discove...
The U.S. Social Progress Map 🇺🇸reveals the areas where they thrive in terms of social progress, useful for decision-makers.
Learn more 👇
www.socialprogress.org/post/discove...
October 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Maryland, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts lead the way in America, but why?
The U.S. Social Progress Map 🇺🇸reveals the areas where they thrive in terms of social progress, useful for decision-makers.
Learn more 👇
www.socialprogress.org/post/discove...
The U.S. Social Progress Map 🇺🇸reveals the areas where they thrive in terms of social progress, useful for decision-makers.
Learn more 👇
www.socialprogress.org/post/discove...