Statement:
In Japan, the prosperity Index is lower, which means people have less opportunities to thrive by fulfilling their unique potential and playing their part in strengthening their communities and nations than in Iceland

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating Japan holds position #17 2007 out of 166 and Iceland is #7 out of 166 2007.
Position of Japan is worse than position of Iceland.

Referencies:

  1. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Iceland 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.1
    Japan 'Prosperity Index' value is 77.7
  2. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Iceland 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.7
    Japan 'Prosperity Index' value is 77.6
  3. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Iceland 'Prosperity Index' value is 78.5
    Japan 'Prosperity Index' value is 75.7
  4. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Iceland 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.4
    Japan 'Prosperity Index' value is 76.2