There are tales of success, failure, and opportunity hidden behind each number of the Inclusive Wealth Index. Every week, we bring you a number, and a short analysis of its implications for national and international policy-making.
Data Visualization
The numbers we’ve gathered to build the Inclusive Wealth Index have more to say than could ever be included in a single report. Our data visualizer lets you play with the numbers, make your own connections, and build insights.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
UNDERSTAND THE WIDER IMPLICATIONS
Explore how each variable effects the outcome of the whole Inclusive Wealth Index.
GAIN MORE INSIGHT INTO YOUR OWN COUNTRY’S STATUS
Find out more about which components come together to build your country's inclusive wealth.
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2012 Findings
The pilot report in the series, the Inclusive Wealth Report 2012 provides a comprehensive metric for measuring human development. Overall, it brings to the table a more holistic approach to economic development than is currently practiced
KEY FINDINGS
FINDING 1
70 percent of the countries assessed in the Inclusive Wealth Report 2012 present a positive Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI) per capita, indicating sustainable development.
FINDING 2
High population growth caused 25 percent of countries assessed to become unsustainable.
FINDING 3
19 out of the 20 countries assessed experienced a decline in natural capital.
FINDING 4
Human capital has increased in every country, being the primary capital form that offsets the decline in natural capital in most economies.
FINDING 5
25 percent of the countries assessed, which showed a positive trend when measured by GDP per capita and the HDI, were found to have a negative IWI.
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