International rankings of Switzerland explained

These are the international rankings of Switzerland.

Economy

See main article: Economy of Switzerland.

• World Economic Forum

Global Competitiveness Report ranked 1 out of 133 (2010-2014)

• World Intellectual Property Organization

Global Innovation Index ranked 1 out of 143 (2014)

• Legatum Institute

Prosperity Index ranked 2 out of 142 (2014)

• United Nations Development Programme

Human Development Index ranked 2 out of 187 (2016)

• International Monetary Fund: Income per capita in purchasing power parity ranked 7 out of 181 (2010)
• Gallup World Poll: happiness ranked 8 out of 155 (2009)
• U.S.News: Best Countries #1 in Overall Rankings (2018)

Military

See main article: Swiss Armed Forces.

• Institute for Economics and Peace: Global Peace Index ranked 5 out of 162 (2014)

Politics

See main article: Politics of Switzerland.

• Transparency International

Corruption Perceptions Index ranked 8 out of 180 (2010)

• Reporters Without Borders

Press Freedom Index ranked 1 out of 178 (2010)

• The Economist

Democracy Index ranked 8 out of 167 (2010)