Statement:
In Sao Tome and Principe, 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 Papua New Guinea

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating Sao Tome and Principe holds position #82 ²⁰⁰⁷ out of 166 and Papua New Guinea is #97 out of 166 ²⁰⁰⁷.
Position of Sao Tome and Principe is better than position of Papua New Guinea.

Referencies:

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

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

   Papua New Guinea	'Prosperity Index' value is	46.7
   Sao Tome and Principe	'Prosperity Index' value is	54.7

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

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

   Papua New Guinea	'Prosperity Index' value is	46.8
   Sao Tome and Principe	'Prosperity Index' value is	54.8

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

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

   Papua New Guinea	'Prosperity Index' value is	47.3
   Sao Tome and Principe	'Prosperity Index' value is	52.6

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

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

   Papua New Guinea	'Prosperity Index' value is	46.6
   Sao Tome and Principe	'Prosperity Index' value is	51.7