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USA Rankings

USA – Global Rankings Overview (2019–2025)

 The United States ranks at or near the top in several domains that reflect its global influence and economic power. It leads in military strength, total wealth, and population size, and consistently scores highly in innovation, internet and mobile connectivity, and economic competitiveness. These strengths underline its position as a major driver of global technology, commerce, and cultural influence.

 However, top rankings are not universally positive. The U.S. holds the highest prison population rate, which reflects systemic social and judicial challenges. While human development indicators such as GDP per capita, education, and life expectancy are high, issues like income inequality, moderate gender inequality, and regional disparities in health and education temper these strengths.

 In terms of societal well-being, the U.S. exhibits moderate happiness scores, a high homicide rate compared to other developed nations, and a very low global peace(!) index ranking. Environmental and sustainability measures show room for improvement, despite the country’s wealth and technological capacity. Once known as the Land of the Free, it was ranked only 45 in Press freedom, reflecting a mixed media landscape with political polarization - before the new government imposed further restrictions.

 Overall, the U.S. presents a dual profile: a global leader in power, wealth, and innovation, yet facing significant domestic social and equity challenges that reduce the benefits of its material and institutional strengths. Its high global ranking in economic and technological areas contrasts with social indicators, highlighting the tension between capability and societal outcomes.

Science & Technology (Rank 3): The United States excels in this category, reflecting its leadership in innovation, research, and technological advancements. WIPO

Prosperity & Equality (Rank 16): While the U.S. demonstrates significant economic prosperity, this ranking highlights ongoing issues related to inequality and inclusive growth.

World Order (Rank 19): The U.S. plays a pivotal role in maintaining global order, but this ranking implies potential areas for strengthening international cooperation and governance.

Health & Wellbeing (Rank 34): Despite advancements in healthcare, the U.S. ranks lower in this category, indicating disparities in health outcomes and access to services.

Planet & Climate (Rank 43): The U.S. faces challenges in environmental sustainability and climate action, as reflected in this mid-range ranking.

Culture (Rank 48): While the U.S. has a significant cultural influence globally, this ranking suggests areas for improvement in cultural contributions relative to other nations.

PISA Education Rankings

GLOBAL PEACE INDEX 2023

Sources for further studies:

→ https://rankedex.com/international-rankings-of-philippines

→ https://worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-index/global

→ https://www.globalhungerindex.org/ranking.html

→ https://www.henleyglobal.com/passport-index/ranking

→ https://dashboards.sdgindex.org/rankings

→ https://atlas.cid.harvard.edu/rankings

→ https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/project/food-security-index/

→ https://www.quora.com

→ https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GPI-2023-Web.pdf

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