Published by: Anholt & Co

First published in 2005, this annual survey measures global perceptions of 60 nations across six dimensions: exports, governance, culture, people, tourism, and immigration/investment. The NBI gathers insights from approximately 20,000 respondents in 20 countries, providing a comprehensive assessment of national reputations.

Published by: Bloom Consulting

First published in 2011, this biennial ranking “seeks to measure the impact international perceptions and reputation may have over time in each country brand”. Tourism and Trade editions available.

Published by: Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)

First published in 2010, this annual index evaluates generosity across countries by assessing three key behaviors: helping a stranger, donating money to charity, and volunteering time. Utilizing data from Gallup's World Poll, it offers insights into global giving trends and the cultural aspects of generosity.

Published by: Transparency International

First published in 1995, this annual index ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as assessed by experts and businesspeople. Countries are scored on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), providing insights into governance and ethical standards worldwide.

Published by: Yale University

First published in 2006, this biennial index ranks 180 countries on their environmental health and ecosystem vitality. Utilizing 58 performance indicators across 11 issue categories—including air quality, biodiversity, climate policy, and water resources—the EPI provides a data-driven summary of the state of sustainability around the world.

Published by: Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

First published in 2006, this annual index evaluates the state of democracy in 165 independent countries and two territories. It assesses nations based on 60 indicators grouped into five categories: electoral process and pluralism, functioning of government, political participation, political culture, and civil liberties.

Published by: European Commission

First published in 2001, the EIS offers an annual comparative assessment of research and innovation performance across EU Member States, neighboring European countries, and selected global competitors. Countries are grouped into Innovation Leaders, Strong Innovators, Moderate Innovators, and Emerging Innovators, helping identify strengths and gaps in national innovation systems.

Published by: Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

First published in 2007, the GPI ranks 163 independent states and territories, covering 99.7% of the world’s population, based on their levels of peacefulness. It assesses peace across three domains: ongoing domestic and international conflict, societal safety and security, and militarization. The index utilizes 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators from reputable sources to provide a comprehensive analysis of global peacefulness.

Published by: INSEAD

First published 2013, the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) is an annual benchmarking report developed by INSEAD, in collaboration with the Descartes Institute for the Future and the Human Capital Leadership Institute. It evaluates how countries and cities grow, attract, and retain talent, providing insights into the global talent landscape. It covers 134 countries across various income groups.

Published by: Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

First published in 2012, the GTI offers a detailed overview of global trends and patterns in terrorism, analyzing data from over 66,000 terrorist incidents recorded since 2007. It evaluates the impact of terrorism in 163 countries, considering factors such as the number of incidents, fatalities, injuries, and hostages over a five-year period.

Published by: Anholt & Co

First published in 2014, this index evaluates countries based on their contributions to the global common good, assessing performance across seven categories: Science & Technology, Culture, International Peace & Security, World Order, Planet & Climate, Prosperity & Equality, and Health & Wellbeing. Utilizing 35 reliable datasets, primarily from United Nations agencies and other international organizations, the index provides a comprehensive analysis of how countries contribute positively or negatively to the world outside their own borders.

Published by: IMD Business School

First published in 1989, this annual index evaluates the competitiveness of countries based on four key factors: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure. It assesses 67 economies using 333 criteria derived from extensive research, including economic literature, international and national sources, and feedback from the business community, government agencies, and academics.

Published by: Internations

First published in 2014, this annual survey evaluates countries based on expatriate experiences across five indices: Quality of Life, Ease of Settling In, Working Abroad, Personal Finance, and Expat Essentials. The 2024 edition gathered insights from over 12,500 expats representing 175 nationalities in 174 countries or territories.

Published by: Numbeo

First published in 2009, the Numbeo Country Cost of Living Index provides a comparative analysis of consumer prices across countries. It evaluates expenses such as groceries, restaurants, transportation, and utilities, excluding accommodation costs. The index uses New York City as a baseline (set at 100) to determine the relative cost of living in other countries.

Published by: Numbeo

First published in 2009, the Numbeo Country Quality of Life Index is a crowd-sourced global database that ranks countries based on various factors influencing the quality of life. These factors include purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, property price to income ratio, traffic commute time, pollution, and climate. The index provides insights into the living conditions and well-being of residents in different countries.

Published by: Reputation Lab

First published in 2024, this study assesses the reputations of countries worldwide by analyzing perceptions related to governance, economic performance, culture, and quality of life. While still in its early stages, RepCore Nations shows potential as a valuable resource for understanding national reputations.

Published by: Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)

First published in 2016, this annual report evaluates countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides a comprehensive assessment by analyzing various indicators across all 17 goals, offering insights into areas of success and those requiring improvement.

Published by: University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre

First published in 2012, this annual report evaluates global happiness by analyzing individuals' self-assessed life evaluations on a scale from 0 to 10, known as the Cantril Ladder. It incorporates factors such as income, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom, trust, and generosity to provide insights into well-being across nations.

Published by: U.S. News & World Report

First published in 2016, this annual ranking evaluates countries based on a survey of nearly 17,000 global citizens from 36 countries. The assessment covers 73 attributes across 26 subrankings, including adventure, cultural influence, entrepreneurship, power, and quality of life. The rankings aim to capture global perceptions that have the potential to drive trade, travel, and investment, directly affecting national economies.

Published by: Times Higher Education (THE)

First published in 2004, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings assess the performance of universities worldwide. The rankings evaluate institutions based on 18 performance indicators across five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook. The 2024 edition includes 1,907 universities from 108 countries and regions.