The Legatum Prosperity Index surveys people worldwide on their perceptions of a wide range of factors including health and education. The U.S. placed first globally in the health category, but Americans' view of how their personal liberties are treated put the nation in 21st place.
Four years ago, America ranked ninth in that category, based on polling conducted during 2009 – President Barack Obama's first year in office.
Residents of France, Costa Rica and the UK now believe they enjoy greater freedom than what Americans perceive they have themselves.
1. New Zealand
2. Norway
3. Australia
4. Iceland
5. Canada
6. Sweden
7. Netherlands
8. Uruguay
9. Denmark
10. United Kingdom
11. Ireland
12. Switzerland
13. Belgium
14. Germany
15. Costa Rica
16. Finland
17. France
18. Austria
19. Malta
20. Portugal 21. United States
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