Statement:
In Panama, the prosperity Index is higher, which means people have more opportunities to thrive by fulfilling their unique potential and playing their part in strengthening their communities and nations than in South Africa

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating Panama holds position #41 ²⁰⁰⁷ out of 166 and South Africa is #61 out of 166 ²⁰⁰⁷.
Position of Panama is better than position of South Africa.

Referencies:

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

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

   Panama	'Prosperity Index' value is	63.6
   South Africa	'Prosperity Index' value is	56.7

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

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

   Panama	'Prosperity Index' value is	64.3
   South Africa	'Prosperity Index' value is	56.2

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

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

   Panama	'Prosperity Index' value is	62.8
   South Africa	'Prosperity Index' value is	56.1

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

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

   Panama	'Prosperity Index' value is	61.9
   South Africa	'Prosperity Index' value is	55.9