Statement:
In United Kingdom, 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 Portugal

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating United Kingdom holds position #8 2012 out of 166 and Portugal is #23 out of 166 2007.
Position of United Kingdom is better than position of Portugal.

Referencies:

  1. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2021 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Portugal 'Prosperity Index' value is 74.2
    United Kingdom 'Prosperity Index' value is 79.6
  2. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2020 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Portugal 'Prosperity Index' value is 74.2
    United Kingdom 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.0
  3. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2012 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Portugal 'Prosperity Index' value is 71.5
    United Kingdom 'Prosperity Index' value is 79.5
  4. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2007 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Portugal 'Prosperity Index' value is 72.1
    United Kingdom 'Prosperity Index' value is 78.6