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North America remains #1 in social progress but is officially in decline.
The rising star? Central Asia & the Caucasus. They’ve improved more than any other region since 2011, hitting 5th place in the 2026 Global Social Progress Index
Full results at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
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Explore the ethics of pension funds and how savers can use shareholder power to push for change with Catherine Howarth CEO of @shareaction.bsky.social 🌍
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Large, significant countries have stalled or gone backwards in recent years. The 2026 Global Social Progress Index measures 57 outcome indicators like health, safety and housing from 171 countries.
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Discover how Costa Rica’s approach, from wellbeing-first policies to sustainable living , offers lessons for building healthier, fairer societies with Jaime García and @shepleygreen.bsky.social. #PuraVida
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“based on…the Social Progress Index …in terms of quality of life, the US ranks 32nd out of 171 countries, behind Poland, Lithuania & Cyprus…the US has ⬇️steadily in the rankings over the years, under GOP & Dem presidents alike—& now…⬇️further because of cuts in health care & other services by…Trump”1/
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America is in freefall on the Social Progress Index:
In safety, the United States ranks 99th, behind Pakistan and Nicaragua.
In K-12 education, America is 47th, behind Vietnam and Kazakhstan.
In health, we rank 45th, behind Argentina and Panama.
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Kristoff: "But in the well-being of ordinary citizens? A..study released Wednesday... based on a measure called the Social Progress Index suggests that in terms of quality of life, the United States ranks 32nd out of 171 countries, behind Poland, Lithuania and Cyprus
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
A careful study released Wednesday and based on a measure called the Social Progress Index suggests that in terms of quality of life, the United States ranks 32nd out of 171 countries, behind Poland, Lithuania and Cyprus.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
Neat to see the NY Times reflect on the Social Progress Index:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
A careful study released Wednesday and based on a measure called the Social Progress Index suggests that in terms of quality of life, the United States ranks 32nd out of 171 countries, behind Poland, Lithuania and Cyprus.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
20.01.2026 07:16 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Ireland is the 8th most socially progressive nation in the world, says the new Global Social Progress Index. The country is rated highly as an inclusive and safe society, with strong rights and freedoms, and excellent educational participation. 🇮🇪🎉
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STUDY released today and based on a measure called the Social Progress Index suggests that in terms of quality of life, the U.S. now ranks 32nd out of 171 countries, behind Poland, Lithuania and Cyprus, and falling.
Latest from @nickkristof.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
Germany (ranks 11th/ 171 countries) leads the #G7 and is joined in the top tier by two newer members of the European Union: Slovenia (16th) and Estonia (17th).
The United States (32nd) has shown a decline since 2011.
2026 Global Social Progress Index: www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
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🗓️ Event: Humanities and social sciences at the heart of Europe’s future by the European Parliament. Experts will explore several tools, including the Social Progress Index, to assess citizens' well-being and inform research priorities. Feb 3rd. Livestreamed.
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The true state of the world. 🌎
Measuring the quality of life across 171 countries with the 2026 Global Social Progress Index.
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🌎 Latin America now faces an urgent challenge: strengthening its institutions, closing the digital divide, & decisively investing in the capabilities of its people, according to the 2026 Social Progress Index.
Chile and Uruguay are the region's leaders.
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The United States, Canada, and the UK are among the world’s 10 least improved countries in social progress since 2011.
Canada and the U.S. are in decline.
Explore the 2026 Global Social Progress Index results at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
When leadership shifts toward authoritarianism and populism, the data show that social progress inevitably takes a hit.
👉 Explore the 2026 Global Social Progress Index for 171 countries from 2011-2025 www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
The global slowdown in social progress started with the erosion of rights a decade ago but the problem has spread since 2021 to other areas. Get the @socprogress.bsky.social data here:
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We have released a Premium Access of the 2026 Global Social Progress Index covering 171 countries with exclusive features:
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The 2026 Global Social Progress Index reveals that there has been a long-term decline in rights and freedoms globally driven by issues including equality before the law and equal rights.
Explore the results at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
The global slide into zero or negative progess, started with the erosion of rights by authoritarian and populist governments. Turning this around starts with standing up for #HumanRights
15.01.2026 14:44 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The stagnation in global social progress has been driven by declining rights, according to the new 2026 Global Social Progress Index.
👉 Explore the performance of your country or region in more than 57 social and environmental indicators at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
"The United States does a fine job generating economic growth, but it lags at translating that G.D.P. growth into the things we most care about."
@nickkristof.bsky.social discusses 2026 Social Progress Index from @socprogress.bsky.social
Data here:
www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
🚨The world has entered a new era of stagnation in the quality of life reveals the 2026 Global Social Progress Index. The index measures aspects like health, safety, rights, environmental quality, education, freedom & more.
Explore the results at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
The United States, Canada, and the UK are among the 10 least-improved countries in social progress since 2011.
The quality of life in Canada and the U.S. is in decline.
Explore the results at www.socialprogress.org/social-progr...
Thrilled that new report from @socprogress.bsky.social team is out.
What had seemed to be a temporary, Covid-related slowdown in global social progress now seems to be a major shift to an era of negative development.
All data here:
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The United States is among only 8 countries in the world that are in decline in social progress since 2011, according to the 2026 Social Progress Index.
Read @nickkristof.bsky.social full article 👇
We Americans like to boast that "we're No. 1." But a careful new study suggests that in quality of life, we rank No. 32. And we're slipping. This study should be a wake-up call. Here's my piece, and I welcome your comments: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
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