Statement:
In South Africa, 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 South Africa holds position #61 2007 out of 166 and Iceland is #7 out of 166 2007.
Position of South Africa 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
    South Africa 'Prosperity Index' value is 56.7
  2. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Iceland 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.7
    South Africa 'Prosperity Index' value is 56.2
  3. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Iceland 'Prosperity Index' value is 78.5
    South Africa 'Prosperity Index' value is 56.1
  4. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Iceland 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.4
    South Africa 'Prosperity Index' value is 55.9