American Scorecard

GDP per Capita, Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) reflects the economic output per person, adjusted for cost of living differences across countries. It provides insight into the average standard of living and economic well-being within a country (higher is better).

Source: World Bank

The Unemployment Rate represents the percentage of the labor force that is without work but actively seeking employment, serving as an indicator of economic health and labor market conditions (lower is better).

Source: World Bank

The Inflation Rate measures the annual percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services, reflecting changes in purchasing power and economic stability within a country (lower is better).

Source: World Bank

The Public Debt to GDP Ratio indicates the proportion of a country’s national debt relative to its Gross Domestic Product, providing insights into the country’s fiscal health and capacity to manage debt (lower is better).

Source: World Bank

Income Inequality (Gini Index) measures income inequality on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 represents perfect equality and 100 indicates perfect inequality (lower is better).

Source: World Bank

Life Expectancy measures the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on current mortality rates (higher is better). 

Source: World Bank

The Infant Mortality Rate reflects the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births, providing a critical measure of healthcare quality, maternal health, and overall living conditions within a country (lower is better). 

Source: World Bank

The Human Development Index (HDI) ranges from 0 to 1, combining life expectancy, education, and income per capita to assess a country’s development and quality of life (higher is better).

Source: United Nations Development Programme

The Gender Equality Index ranges from 0 to 1, measuring gaps between genders in areas like health, empowerment, and economic participation (lower is better).

This index looks at disparities in access to health services, representation in decision-making roles, and opportunities in the workforce. A lower score means fewer inequalities between genders and greater fairness in how opportunities are shared.

Source: United Nations Development Programme

The Corruption Perception Index scores countries from 0 to 100 based on how much corruption people think exists in their public sector. Higher scores mean less perceived corruption.

This index helps gauge how big a problem corruption is in government. A higher score suggests that people feel government officials are acting honestly and that corruption is less common.

Source: Transparency International

The Homicide Rate measures how many murders happen per 100,000 people. It shows how common violent crime is and helps assess a country’s safety. Lower rates mean fewer violent incidents and a safer environment.

This measure helps understand how often violent crime occurs and how well community safety programs are working. A lower rate means law enforcement and community efforts are helping to prevent violence.

Source: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

The Government Effectiveness index shows how well a government works. Scores range from -2.5 to +2.5, with higher scores meaning better results.

This index looks at how good public services are, whether the civil service is competent, and if policies are put in place properly. It also checks how effective regulations are and if the government is committed to sound policies. A higher score means the government runs efficiently, services are reliable, and policies are carried out as intended.

Source: World Bank

The Political Stability and Absence of Violence index measures how stable and safe a country is. Scores range from -2.5 to +2.5, with higher scores meaning less chance of unrest, violence, or terrorism.

This index assesses the risks of instability. A higher score means a safer country with fewer chances of conflict or violence.

Source: World Bank

The Rule of Law index shows how well laws are applied and respected in a country. Scores range from -2.5 to +2.5, with higher scores meaning laws are enforced fairly, everyone is treated equally, and there is trust in the justice system.

This index checks if laws are applied without bias, if people can rely on the legal system to be just, and if the government follows its own rules. A higher score means that laws are predictable, accessible, and trusted by the public.

Source: World Bank

The Voice and Accountability index measures how much influence people have in their country and how freely they can speak. Scores range from -2.5 to +2.5, with higher scores indicating greater citizen influence and freedoms.

This index looks at whether elections are fair, if people can share their thoughts without fear, and whether they can freely join groups. It also checks if the press is free, which keeps the public informed and holds leaders accountable.

Source: World Bank