{"id":257049,"date":"2025-10-26T16:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T20:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/?p=257049"},"modified":"2025-10-26T16:30:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T20:30:52","slug":"global-reputation-index-2026-the-countries-with-the-best-international-standing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/2025\/10\/26\/global-reputation-index-2026-the-countries-with-the-best-international-standing\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Reputation Index 2026: The Countries With the Best International Standing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Reputation: The New Currency of Global Power<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0In an age where perception drives capital, national reputation has become a strategic asset \u2014 influencing everything from foreign investment and trade flows to tourism and diplomatic leverage. <strong>CEOWORLD Magazine\u2019s Global Nations Reputation Index 2026<\/strong> captures this complex interplay between trust, admiration, respect, and global image, ranking 197 of the world\u2019s leading economies through a sophisticated 50-attribute model.<\/p>\n<p>At the helm stands <strong>Singapore<\/strong>, the small island nation with a towering reputation \u2014 admired for its neutrality, governance, and quality of life. In 2026, the city-state surpasses long-revered stalwarts such as Switzerland, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Germany, cementing its status as the world\u2019s most respected nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The CEOWORLD Global Nations Reputation Index: A New Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just as corporate reputation influences stock value, a country\u2019s reputation drives soft power and economic magnetism. CEOWORLD Magazine\u2019s model is built on 10 dimensions and 50 key attributes \u2014 blending hard data with perceptual analytics across ethics, innovation, governance, sustainability, and social cohesion.<\/p>\n<p>Each dimension measures how global citizens perceive a nation\u2019s leadership, integrity, innovation capacity, culture, and human capital \u2014 together forming a holistic \u201ctrust index\u201d for countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA country\u2019s reputation is no longer an abstract idea,\u201d says the CEOWORLD editorial board. \u201cIt is a measurable, strategic determinant of competitiveness, influence, and prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Singapore Leads: Reputation Built on Reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Singapore\u2019s rise to No. 1 is neither sudden nor surprising. The nation has perfected a brand of competence, stability, and foresight that few others can match. Its government\u2019s policy consistency, transparent governance, and long-term urban planning have earned global respect \u2014 while its neutral diplomacy positions it as a trusted mediator in an increasingly divided world.<\/p>\n<p>Economically, Singapore remains one of the most competitive and technologically advanced economies, ranking high in innovation, infrastructure, and ease of doing business. Its commitment to environmental responsibility and multicultural inclusion reinforces its status as a model modern state.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tablepress-1188-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-1188\">Nations With the Strongest Global Reputations<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1188\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1188\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-1188-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Country<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Region<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Sub Region<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Reputation Score<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Singapore<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">97.83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Switzerland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">97.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ireland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">97.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Netherlands<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">96.77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Germany<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">95.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Norway<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">93.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Denmark<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">93.46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Luxembourg<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">93.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sweden<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">92.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Liechtenstein<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">92.79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Finland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">92.28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Iceland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">91.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Monaco<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">91.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">United Arab Emirates<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">91.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Belgium<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Israel<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">89.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Austria<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">89.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hong Kong  (PRC)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">89.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">San Marino<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">89.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Australia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Oceania<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">87.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">21<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Malta<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">87.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New Zealand<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Oceania<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">87.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">France<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">87.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Andorra<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">86.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">25<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Italy<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">86.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">26<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cyprus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">86.53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">27<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Taiwan (ROC)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">86.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">28<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Spain<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">86.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bahamas<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">86.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">30<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Slovenia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">31<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Czech Republic (Czechia)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">85.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">32<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">South Korea<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">85.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">33<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Estonia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">85.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-35\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">34<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">United States<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">85.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-36\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">35<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Japan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">85.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-37\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">36<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lithuania<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">84.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-38\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">37<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">United Kingdom<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">83.72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-39\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">38<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">India<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">83.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-40\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">39<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Canada<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-41\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">40<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Guyana<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">82.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-42\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">41<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Portugal<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">82.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-43\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">42<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Kuwait<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">81.67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-44\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">43<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Slovakia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">81.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-45\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">44<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Poland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">80.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-46\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">45<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bahrain<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">80.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-47\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">46<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Greece<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">79.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-48\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">47<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Croatia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">78.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-49\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">48<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hungary<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">77.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-50\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">49<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Latvia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">77.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-51\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">50<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Barbados<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">77.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-52\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">51<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Macao (PRC)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">77.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-53\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Uruguay<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">77.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-54\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">53<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Romania<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">77.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-55\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">54<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">76.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-56\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">55<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">76.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-57\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">56<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bulgaria<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">76.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-58\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">57<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Seychelles<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">75.98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-59\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">58<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Panama<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">73.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-60\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">59<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Palau<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Micronesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">73.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-61\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">60<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Costa Rica<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">72.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-62\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">61<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Maldives<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">71.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-63\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">62<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Trinidad and Tobago<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">68.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-64\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">63<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Turkey (T\u00fcrkiye)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">68.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-65\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">64<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chile<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">67.97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-66\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">65<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Serbia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">67.76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-67\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">66<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Russia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">67.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-68\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">67<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Montenegro<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">67.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-69\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">68<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Qatar<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">66.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-70\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">69<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Kazakhstan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">66.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-71\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">70<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Saint Lucia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">66.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-72\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">71<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Saudi Arabia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">65.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-73\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">72<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Brunei Darussalam<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">65.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-74\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">73<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mexico<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">65.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-75\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">74<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nauru<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Micronesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">65.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-76\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">75<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Malaysia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">64.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-77\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">76<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">China (PRC)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">64.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-78\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">77<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Argentina<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">64.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-79\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">78<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mauritius<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">64.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-80\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">79<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Grenada<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">64.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-81\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">80<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Dominican Republic<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">63.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-82\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">81<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Albania<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">63.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-83\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">82<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">63.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-84\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">83<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">North Macedonia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">62.08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-85\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">84<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Turkmenistan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">61.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-86\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">85<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Georgia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">60.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-87\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">86<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Brazil<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">60.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-88\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">87<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">60.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-89\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">88<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Dominica<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">59.71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-90\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">89<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Belarus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">59.27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-91\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">90<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Gabon<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Middle Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">58.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-92\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">91<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cuba<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">58.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-93\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">92<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Peru<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">57.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-94\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">93<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Armenia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">57.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-95\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">94<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Marshall Islands<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Micronesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">57.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-96\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">95<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Moldova<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">56.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-97\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">96<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Jamaica<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">56.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-98\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">97<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Colombia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">55.67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-99\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">98<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Equatorial Guinea<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Middle Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">55.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-100\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">99<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Belize<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">54.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-101\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thailand<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">54.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-102\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">101<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Azerbaijan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">54.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-103\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">102<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ecuador<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">54.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-104\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">103<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Botswana<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">53.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-105\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">104<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Paraguay<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">53.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-106\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">105<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mongolia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">51.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-107\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">106<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Suriname<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">51.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-108\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">107<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fiji<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Melanesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">50.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-109\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">108<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Libya<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">50.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-110\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">109<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Guatemala<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">50.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-111\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">110<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">South Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-112\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">111<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Samoa<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Polynesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">49.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-113\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">112<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tonga<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Polynesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">48.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-114\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">113<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tuvalu<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Polynesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">48.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-115\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">114<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">47.42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-116\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">115<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Algeria<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">47.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-117\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">116<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">El Salvador<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">46.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-118\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">117<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Iraq<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">46.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-119\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">118<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ukraine<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Europe<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">45.66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-120\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">119<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Micronesia (Federated States of)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Micronesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">45.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-121\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">120<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Indonesia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">44.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-122\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">121<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lebanon<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">44.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-123\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">122<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bolivia (Plurinational State of)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">44.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-124\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">123<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Namibia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">44.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-125\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">124<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Morocco<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">44.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-126\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">125<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Jordan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-127\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">126<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Vietnam<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">43.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-128\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">127<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tunisia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">41.97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-129\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">128<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bhutan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">41.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-130\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">129<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Djibouti<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">41.67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-131\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Philippines<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">38.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-132\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">131<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Eswatini [Swaziland]<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">38.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-133\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">132<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sao Tome and Pr\u00edncipe<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Middle Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">38.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-134\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">133<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Iran (Islamic Republic of)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">38.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-135\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">134<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Uzbekistan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">37.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-136\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">135<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Honduras<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">37.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-137\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">136<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Egypt<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">37.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-138\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">137<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sri Lanka<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">36.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-139\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">138<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Vanuatu<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Melanesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">36.79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-140\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">139<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ghana<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">36.66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-141\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Zimbabwe<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">36.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-142\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">141<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nicaragua<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">35.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-143\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">142<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South America<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">35.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-144\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">143<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bangladesh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">35.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-145\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">144<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cambodia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">35.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-146\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">145<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Kyrgyzstan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">34.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-147\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">146<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mauritania (Islamic Republic of)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">34.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-148\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">147<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Angola<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Middle Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">33.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-149\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">148<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Kiribati<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Oceania<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Micronesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">32.89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-150\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">149<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Kenya<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">32.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-151\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">150<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Papua New Guinea<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Melanesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">31.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-152\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">151<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Republic of the Congo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Middle Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">30.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-153\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">152<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Solomon Islands<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pacific<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Melanesia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">30.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-154\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">153<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Haiti<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Americas<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Caribbean<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">30.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-155\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">154<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Laos<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">29.97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-156\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">155<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cameroon<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Middle Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">29.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-157\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">156<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Senegal<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">29.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-158\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">157<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Guinea<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">28.63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-159\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">158<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Comoros<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">28.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-160\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">159<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Oman<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">27.98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-161\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tajikistan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Central Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">27.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-162\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">161<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Benin<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">27.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-163\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">162<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nepal<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">26.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-164\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">163<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Timor Leste (East Timor)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">26.42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-165\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">164<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Zambia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">26.24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-166\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">165<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Uganda<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">26.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-167\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">166<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Nigeria<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">25.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-168\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">167<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tanzania<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">25.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-169\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">168<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Guinea-Bissau<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">23.06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-170\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">169<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Burkina Faso<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-171\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">170<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Togo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-172\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">171<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chad<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Middle Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-173\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">172<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Myanmar [Burma]<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">South-eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22.42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-174\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">173<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ethiopia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-175\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">174<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mali<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">21.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-176\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">175<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rwanda<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">21.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-177\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">176<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sierra Leone<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">21.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-178\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">177<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lesotho<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">20.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-179\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">178<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Liberia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">20.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-180\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">179<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Gambia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">20.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-181\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Niger<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">20.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-182\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">181<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Middle Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">19.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-183\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">182<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Somalia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">19.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-184\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">183<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sudan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Northern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">18.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-185\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">184<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pakistan (Islamic Republic of)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">18.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-186\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">185<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Malawi<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">17.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-187\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">186<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mozambique<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">17.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-188\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">187<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Eritrea<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">17.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-189\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">188<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Madagascar<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">17.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-190\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">189<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Central African Republic<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Middle Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">16.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-191\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Burundi<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">16.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-192\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">191<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yemen<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">16.36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-193\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">192<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Afghanistan (Islamic Emirate of)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Southern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">16.24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-194\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">193<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">South Sudan<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">16.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-195\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">194<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ivory Coast (C\u00f4te d'Ivoire)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Africa<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">14.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-196\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">195<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Syrian Arab Republic<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">14.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-197\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">196<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Palestine<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Western Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">14.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-198\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">197<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">North Korea<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Eastern Asia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">14.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1188 from cache -->\n<p><strong>Europe\u2019s Enduring Dominance:\u00a0<\/strong>Europe remains the global epicenter of reputation excellence, capturing 16 of the top 20 spots. Nations like Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the Nordic states demonstrate that integrity, equality, and quality of governance consistently translate into admiration and trust.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Switzerland ranks second for its neutral diplomacy, banking stability, and precision-driven industries.<\/li>\n<li>Ireland, at No. 3, has evolved into a tech and financial powerhouse, blending economic dynamism with cultural charisma.<\/li>\n<li>The Nordic nations (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland) epitomize the synergy between social welfare, innovation, and sustainability \u2014 crafting societies that are not just wealthy, but deeply humane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Middle East Emerges as a Reputation Frontier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The inclusion of United Arab Emirates (14th) and Israel (16th) signals the region\u2019s growing soft power. The UAE\u2019s global reputation stems from visionary leadership, economic diversification, and cultural openness \u2014 a transformation driven by strategic investment in sustainability and tourism.<br \/>\nMeanwhile, Israel\u2019s high ranking reflects its technological ingenuity and entrepreneurial culture, positioning it as a \u201cStart-Up Nation\u201d that commands respect on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Decoding the 10 Dimensions That Shape Reputation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CEOWORLD\u2019s 10\u00d75 model measures nations across ten interconnected dimensions. Here\u2019s a snapshot of what defines global prestige in 2026:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>1. Ethics and Integrity &#8211; <\/strong>The moral foundation of a nation \u2014 signaling trustworthiness and responsibility in global conduct.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Commitment to human rights<\/li>\n<li>Transparent governance and low corruption<\/li>\n<li>Environmental and climate responsibility<\/li>\n<li>Fair trade and ethical business practices<\/li>\n<li>Respect for international law and cooperation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>2. Economic Dynamism &#8211; <\/strong>The pulse of productivity, competitiveness, and fiscal resilience.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Strong GDP growth and macroeconomic stability<\/li>\n<li>Attractive investment climate<\/li>\n<li>Global business competitiveness<\/li>\n<li>Sound financial systems and innovation in markets<\/li>\n<li>Resilience during economic downturns<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>3. Innovation and Technology<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0A measure of creative potential and digital maturity.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cutting-edge R&amp;D ecosystem<\/li>\n<li>Thriving startup and entrepreneurship culture<\/li>\n<li>Advanced technological infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>High adoption of digital transformation<\/li>\n<li>Leadership in science, AI, and frontier industries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>4. Quality of Life<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0The comfort, happiness, and vitality of everyday life.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Access to quality healthcare and education<\/li>\n<li>Work-life balance and leisure culture<\/li>\n<li>Social cohesion and community spirit<\/li>\n<li>Clean, safe, and sustainable cities<\/li>\n<li>High levels of life satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>5. Governance and Institutional Strength<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0The efficiency, transparency, and reliability of state institutions.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Effective and accountable government<\/li>\n<li>Strong rule of law and judicial independence<\/li>\n<li>Political stability and low conflict risk<\/li>\n<li>Public trust in institutions<\/li>\n<li>Strategic and visionary national leadership<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>6. Global Influence and Diplomacy &#8211;\u00a0A reflection of a nation\u2019s voice and credibility on the world stage.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Active and respected global diplomacy<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts<\/li>\n<li>Participation in multilateral organizations<\/li>\n<li>Cultural and soft-power diplomacy<\/li>\n<li>Strategic global partnerships and alliances<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>7. Culture and Heritage<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0The soul of a nation \u2014 its traditions, creativity, and global cultural exports.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Rich and preserved cultural heritage<\/li>\n<li>Vibrant arts, fashion, and entertainment industries<\/li>\n<li>Global recognition of national identity and symbols<\/li>\n<li>Inclusivity and promotion of cultural diversity<\/li>\n<li>Global tourism appeal and brand value<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>8. Human Capital and Talent<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0The power of people \u2014 skills, education, and entrepreneurial spirit.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>High literacy and education standards<\/li>\n<li>Skilled and adaptable workforce<\/li>\n<li>Strong research and academic institutions<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurial mindset and opportunity mobility<\/li>\n<li>Policies supporting lifelong learning and equity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>9. Sustainability and Future Readiness<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0A lens on long-term vision, adaptability, and resilience.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Commitment to sustainable development goals (SDGs)<\/li>\n<li>Renewable energy transition and green innovation<\/li>\n<li>Climate resilience and disaster preparedness<\/li>\n<li>Future-oriented policymaking and foresight culture<\/li>\n<li>Integration of ESG principles in national agenda<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>10. Social Cohesion and Global Citizenship<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0A reflection of empathy, inclusion, and humanity.<br \/>\nAttributes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Equality and social justice<\/li>\n<li>Openness to immigrants and cultural diversity<\/li>\n<li>Tolerance and interfaith harmony<\/li>\n<li>Civic participation and volunteerism<\/li>\n<li>Global-minded citizens and ethical global behavior<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Together, these dimensions paint a multidimensional portrait of a nation\u2019s reputational capital \u2014 where perception and performance merge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reputation as a Competitive Advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For investors and policymakers, reputation is not vanity \u2014 it\u2019s strategy. Countries with high reputational scores tend to enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows<\/li>\n<li>Stronger currency stability and trade partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Attractive talent migration and tourism rates<\/li>\n<li>Increased diplomatic leverage in global negotiations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to CEOWORLD\u2019s editorial analysis, reputation acts as a trust dividend \u2014 translating perception into tangible prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn global economics, reputation is the ultimate soft-power asset,\u201d says Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of CEOWORLD Magazine. \u201cIt shapes everything \u2014 from the flow of capital to the flow of ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Perception to Policy: How Nations Can Strengthen Reputation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Top-performing countries share five core behaviors that continually reinforce their reputational strength:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Transparent Governance<\/strong>: Accountability and low corruption build credibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Human-Centric Growth<\/strong>: Nations that prioritize quality of life over raw GDP foster admiration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovation Leadership<\/strong>: A strong startup ecosystem projects vitality and vision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural Diplomacy<\/strong>: Exporting art, ideas, and inclusivity strengthens soft power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future Readiness<\/strong>: Policies aligned with sustainability and AI-driven innovation ensure relevance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Emerging economies \u2014 from Vietnam to Saudi Arabia \u2014 are now leveraging these lessons to rebrand their global perception, blending traditional values with modern ambition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Reputation Economy of Nations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s multipolar world, the global order is no longer defined by military might or resource abundance. It is defined by reputation equity \u2014 how nations are trusted, admired, and respected by others.<\/p>\n<p>The CEOWORLD Global Nations Reputation Index 2026 doesn\u2019t merely rank countries; it reveals a shifting paradigm in how influence is earned. Nations that master the art of perception \u2014 through ethics, innovation, and empathy \u2014 will lead the future.<\/p>\n<p>Reputation is no longer the echo of history. It is the architecture of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Have you read?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/2025\/05\/21\/revealed-the-worlds-most-powerful-women-in-business-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">World&#8217;s Most Powerful Women in Business<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/2024\/11\/25\/ranked-best-countries-for-work-life-balance-2025\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">Best Countries &#8211; Work-Life Balance<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/2025\/01\/15\/travel-risk-2025\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">World\u2019s Most Dangerous Countries<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/2025\/01\/13\/countries-with-the-longest-and-shortest-life-expectancies-in-the-world-2025\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">Countries with Longest Life Expectancies in the World<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reputation: The New Currency of Global Power &#8211;\u00a0In an age where perception drives capital, national reputation has become a strategic asset \u2014 influencing everything from foreign investment and trade flows to tourism and diplomatic leverage. 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