Sustainable Trade Index 2023

Pillar-by-pillar analysis

In summary, countries that boost their standing in the societal pillar tend to have a stable political system combined with even economic development. High educational attainment, social mobility, and a healthy population (as measured by life expectancy) drive their trade sustainability. The performance of economies that experience a decline in the pillar is largely influenced by low political stability, a significant portion of goods produced by forced labor or child labor, and uneven economic development. They are also hindered by limited social mobility and relatively low educational attainment and life expectancy.

Figure 15 Relationship between societal pillar rankings and GDP per capita

HINRICH-IMD SUSTAINABLE TRADE INDEX 2023

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