Using data to influence policies and investments to better serve all of humanity. The Social Progress Index® inspires action and improves lives. Find data tools for your work or partner with us!https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mkmmhznyym2rThe European Youth Forum published the Youth Progress Index and the results say that since 2015: 25 countries have recorded significant improvements in youth progress, but 29 remain stagnant, and 5 are in decline. Explore the full results at youthprogressindex.org29 Apr 2026 07:51 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmmhznyym2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mkjbsiocwl2dWhy is China losing so much potential progress compared to its neighbors like India? See more at youtu.be/j4NOTQfxHRE28 Apr 2026 00:02 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkjbsiocwl2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mkatbahwyn2nDecades of economic growth haven’t translated into a better life for the American people. Why? Because economic growth is not enough. The United States needs a recovery path that focuses on what really matters: health, safety, shelter & social progress. youtu.be/f5pxd2jP5vw24 Apr 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkatbahwyn2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mk5qz7n5nw2jThe world's most efficient nations are not necessarily the wealthiest. Then, how can we achieve inclusive growth? Watch the full analysis at youtu.be/f5pxd2jP5vw23 Apr 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5qz7n5nw2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mk4zhokhkz2eThe latest data from the 2026 Global Social Progress Index proves that economic growth is no longer a guarantor of a better life. We analyze two cases: Singapore vs Estonia and Malawi vs Central African Republic to demonstrate that GDP is not destiny. youtu.be/f5pxd2jP5vw23 Apr 2026 03:00 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4zhokhkz2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mjyof6un5724We’re heading to the edges of the European Union to find the true best places to live in. Using the EU Regional Social Progress Index, we identify underdeveloped regions in Poland, Greece, and Ireland that are overperforming in quality of life. youtu.be/7rrzhWtBOvM21 Apr 2026 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyof6un5724https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mjomi5zola25The hidden gems Europe doesn't want you to know about. We’re used to seeing the same big names at the top of "Best Places to Live" lists, but these new places are leveling up the competition in the European Union. #socialprogress Full list on youtu.be/7rrzhWtBOvM17 Apr 2026 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjomi5zola25https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mjknutx5bk27Rich but unhappy? Michael Green analyzes the World Happiness Report and the Social Progress Index to respond to what we need to be truly happy. ✅ Watch the full video at youtu.be/_rB0DnqmV0Y Results of the latest Social Progress Index 🌎 : https://www.socialprogress.org/social-progress-index15 Apr 2026 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjknutx5bk27https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mjhvnfoqn723The "secret" to happiness isn't just a high GDP per capita. While wealth helps, countries like Costa Rica are outranking the world's richest nations by focusing on something different. Full video: youtu.be/_rB0DnqmV0Y Data from the Social Progress Index and World Happiness Report.14 Apr 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhvnfoqn723https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mjhdoiufvp23Finland is the world's happiest country, but why? This short clip analyzes the latest results of the World Happiness Report and the 2026 Global Social Progress Index to reveal the secret of happiness. youtu.be/_rB0DnqmV0Y14 Apr 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhdoiufvp23https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mjh26iwlmp2zWhen you’re choosing where to live, most people look at job listings first. But does a high salary actually guarantee a high quality of life? 🏡✨ These are the best states to live in the United States. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg44tyMXHGY14 Apr 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjh26iwlmp2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mjfr5hbtf42tLet us save you hours of work! The U.S. Social Progress Map analyzes thousands of social and environmental indicators across 500 cities to identify the best cities to live in America. 🇺🇸Here are the results: https://youtu.be/_kh67oa4tyw13 Apr 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfr5hbtf42thttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mjfbiexkj222The latest health data reveals a troubling trend across Russia and several post-Soviet nations. Data from the 2026 Global Social Progress Index. 📊 🌏 Watch the full episode analyzing the healthiest nations and those struggling at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8JsA6D8x7I13 Apr 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfbiexkj222https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mj7eqvog2c2uAccording to the 2026 Global Social Progress Index, the era of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has left a complex and often troubling legacy. Will Hungary choose a fresh start this Sunday? https://www.socialprogress.org/social-progress-index11 Apr 2026 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj7eqvog2c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mj4iujdzy224Hungarians will choose a new Prime Minister on Sunday. Can Hungary recover after years of decline in different aspects of its quality of life?10 Apr 2026 04:38 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4iujdzy224https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mj2kibelqf2pAs Hungary heads to the polls this weekend, the debate is louder than ever. Will this be the fall of Viktor Orbán? Since 2011, we’ve tracked Hungary’s social progress, and the trend is clear. Watch the full analysis: youtu.be/raGVm5aP2qI09 Apr 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2kibelqf2phttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3miyox4gbxs22The United States spends the most on health, yet the results tell a different story. When we look at the Social Progress Index, we see a massive efficiency gap. Social Progress Index results: https://www.socialprogress.org/social-progress-index 🌎 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8JsA6D8x7I08 Apr 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyox4gbxs22https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3miw6wqsv4s2xHappy World Health Day! Discover the top-performing leaders and the surprising decline in health among rich countries. We analyze the countries with the best health scores and those falling behind using the 2026 Global Social Progress Index. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8JsA6D8x7I07 Apr 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw6wqsv4s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mivjihlxyq2lRomania is an economy that has recorded one of the fastest growth rates in the European Union, but which continues to face challenges in areas such as education, health & reduction of regional inequalities. 📉 Here is what Romania can do. https://www.deloitte.com/ro/en/about/press-room/studiu-privind-calitatea-vietii-si-bunastarea-sociala-stagnarea-devine-un-fenomen-global-iar-o-treime-dintre-tari-sunt-declin-romania-isi-mentine-locul-clasament.html07 Apr 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivjihlxyq2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mim32yhhk22xSocial Progress Index: Romania improves in basic needs, lags behind in health and education (86th out of 171 countries in these components). This shows a gap between Romania and countries with similar GDP/capita, including Hungary, Poland, Croatia, or Greece. https://www.romania-insider.com/social-progess-index-ro-march-202603 Apr 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mim32yhhk22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mij5w74suk2q"Peru is a country that is growing above the regional average, but is falling dramatically in indicators of security or quality of basic services; it is not progressing: it is accumulating tensions", says @larepublica_pe This is what experts suggest 👇 https://especial.larepublica.pe/la-republica-sostenible/2026/03/30/republica-sostenible-impulsa-foro-ejecutivo-sobre-el-indice-de-progreso-social-como-nueva-brujula-del-peru-142347002 Apr 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij5w74suk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mihelon23s2kLa República Perú hosted "Peru's Progress, In Need of New Metrics," where leaders analyzed the country's social and economic development using the Social Progress Index ahead of the upcoming elections. 🇵🇪📈 https://larepublica.pe/opinion/2026/03/28/candidatos-deben-dar-rutas-de-largo-plazo-al-pais-111703201 Apr 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihelon23s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3migxkzndoc2pMexico will translate North American economic integration into real, measurable social progress: better education, stronger healthcare infrastructure, and a more resilient society. Full episode of Beyond GDP with @shepleygreen.bsky.social and Sofía Ramirez at youtu.be/9BUjXxm0hOU01 Apr 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3migxkzndoc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mibyu54pbk27Sofía Ramírez, Director at México, ¿cómo vamos? explains the Shared Prosperity Map, a tool that puts all U.S. and Mexican states on the same quality-of-life framework. Watch the full episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast. youtu.be/9BUjXxm0hOU30 Mar 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:ynsbgtnch43wrty5hsdktik6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibyu54pbk27https://bsky.app/profile/socprogress.bsky.social/post/3mi2hvoeybk2aThe 2026 Global Social Progress Index measures 57 outcome indicators across 171 countries, including health, safety, and housing. 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