2023 Legatum Prospertity Index

The 2023 Legatum Prosperity Index provides a comprehensive evaluation of Sudan's prosperity over a decade, with a focus on areas such as inclusive societies, safety and security, personal freedom, governance, social capital, and open economies. The country's overall prosperity score has slightly decreased from 38.4 in 2013 to 37.0 in 2023, ranking 158th globally. Notably, Sudan has seen a significant decline in social capital, dropping 98 ranks over the decade. However, it has experienced improvements in areas like personal freedom, safety and security, and investment environment. The report also provides a detailed analysis of property rights as a part of the investment environment. Over the decade, Sudan's property rights score has remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 32.5 in 2013 to 32.2 in 2023, ranking 152nd globally. The report further breaks down the investment environment into specific elements such as investor protection, contract enforcement, and the financing ecosystem. The country has seen a decline in contract enforcement but improvements in investor protection. The report highlights the importance of property rights and governance in land management, contributing to economic development and prosperity.