Statement:
In Portugal, 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 New Zealand

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating Portugal holds position #23 2007 out of 166 and New Zealand is #5 out of 166 2007.
Position of Portugal is worse than position of New Zealand.

Referencies:

  1. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2021 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.9
    Portugal 'Prosperity Index' value is 74.2
  2. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2020 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Prosperity Index' value is 81.1
    Portugal 'Prosperity Index' value is 74.2
  3. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2012 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.8
    Portugal 'Prosperity Index' value is 71.5
  4. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2007 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Prosperity Index' value is 81.0
    Portugal 'Prosperity Index' value is 72.1