Statement:
In Malaysia, 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 Costa Rica

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating Malaysia holds position #37 ²⁰⁰⁷ out of 166 and Costa Rica is #34 out of 166 ²⁰⁰⁷.
Position of Malaysia is worse than position of Costa Rica.

Referencies:

1. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰²¹ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Costa Rica	'Prosperity Index' value is	68.7
   Malaysia	'Prosperity Index' value is	67.3

2. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰²⁰ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Costa Rica	'Prosperity Index' value is	68.9
   Malaysia	'Prosperity Index' value is	67.7

3. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰¹² by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Costa Rica	'Prosperity Index' value is	66.8
   Malaysia	'Prosperity Index' value is	64.6

4. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰⁰⁷ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Costa Rica	'Prosperity Index' value is	66.4
   Malaysia	'Prosperity Index' value is	63.9