Theft: Support Global Efforts Overall Score By Country July 2023

The NTI Nuclear Security Index evaluates countries on their efforts to support global initiatives against nuclear theft. This ranking highlights the overall scores for nations actively contributing to international nuclear security, showcasing leaders like Finland and Sweden and areas where improvement is needed.

Top Countries Supporting Global Efforts Against Nuclear Theft

Leading the rankings, Finland, Sweden, and South Korea excel in their commitment to global nuclear theft prevention. These countries achieve high scores by actively participating in international agreements, adhering to best practices, and demonstrating robust policies:

- Finland: 98
- Sweden: 97
- South Korea: 94
- Denmark: 93
- Czech Republic and New Zealand: 90

Countries Demonstrating Strong Commitment

Several countries score between 80 and 89, reflecting their substantial contributions to global nuclear security. These include Spain, Singapore, and Jordan, which have established robust frameworks for nuclear theft prevention:

- Hungary, Singapore, Spain: 89
- Jordan, Poland, Romania: 87
- Lithuania: 85
- Chile, Georgia, Slovenia: 84
- United Arab Emirates: 82

Areas for Improvement

While some nations rank lower, these scores provide valuable insights into areas requiring enhanced focus and resources. Countries such as Iraq, Egypt, and Sudan score under 40, indicating significant room for improvement in supporting global nuclear security efforts:

- Egypt: 33
- Sudan, Iraq, Djibouti: 36
- Sri Lanka, El Salvador, Comoros: 38
- Afghanistan, Benin, Uganda: 48

Why Supporting Global Efforts Matters

Supporting global initiatives to prevent nuclear theft is crucial for international security. High-ranking countries play a pivotal role in reducing risks, fostering cooperation, and setting benchmarks for others to follow. Addressing gaps in global efforts ensures a collective approach to nuclear safety.

Explore the Full Ranking and Insights

From Finland’s exemplary performance to areas requiring attention, this ranking offers a comprehensive view of global nuclear security efforts. Delve deeper into the data to understand how nations can collaborate to strengthen global safeguards against nuclear theft.

Theft: Support Global Efforts Overall Score By Country July 2023 (Score, July 2023)

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Rank	Country	Score
1	Finland	98
2	Sweden	97
3	South Korea	94
4	Denmark	93
5	Czech Republic	90
5	New Zealand	90
6	Hungary	89
6	Singapore	89
6	Spain	89
7	Jordan	87
7	Poland	87
7	Romania	87
8	Lithuania	85
9	Chile	84
9	Georgia	84
9	Slovenia	84
10	Mexico	83
11	United Arab Emirates	82
12	Philippines	80
12	Thailand	80
13	Luxembourg	79
14	Armenia	78
15	Austria	77
16	Morocco	76
16	Slovakia	76
16	Ukraine	76
17	Argentina	75
17	Estonia	75
18	Cyprus	74
18	Indonesia	74
18	Ireland	74
19	Latvia	73
20	Croatia	72
21	Portugal	71
22	Bulgaria	70
22	Iceland	70
22	Turkey	70
23	Botswana	69
23	Nigeria	69
23	North Macedonia	69
23	Qatar	69
24	Brazil	68
24	Malta	68
24	Paraguay	68
24	Saudi Arabia	68
25	Algeria	67
25	Cuba	67
25	Ghana	67
25	Uruguay	67
26	Jamaica	66
26	Namibia	66
27	Moldova	65
27	Montenegro	65
27	Serbia	65
27	Seychelles	65
28	Azerbaijan	64
28	Bosnia and Herzegovina	64
28	Costa Rica	64
28	Greece	64
28	Vietnam	64
29	Mauritania	63
29	Niger	63
30	Albania	62
30	Bahrain	62
30	Dominican Republic	62
30	Peru	62
30	Uzbekistan	62
31	Bangladesh	61
31	Colombia	61
31	Madagascar	61
31	Mongolia	61
31	Taiwan	61
31	Tajikistan	61
32	Ivory Coast	59
32	Gabon	59
32	Kuwait	59
32	Kyrgyzstan	59
33	Cameroon	58
33	Malawi	58
33	Malaysia	58
33	Senegal	58
34	Burkina Faso	57
35	Kenya	56
35	Rwanda	56
36	Cape Verde	55
36	Fiji	55
37	Ecuador	54
37	Mali	54
37	Tunisia	54
38	Libya	53
39	DR Congo	52
40	Mozambique	51
40	Togo	51
41	Bolivia	49
41	Chad	49
41	Panama	49
42	Afghanistan	48
42	Benin	48
42	Nicaragua	48
42	Uganda	48
43	Guatemala	47
43	Tanzania	47
44	Zambia	46
45	Oman	43
46	Cambodia	41
46	Lebanon	41
46	Mauritius	41
46	Syria	41
47	Lesotho	40
48	Comoros	38
48	El Salvador	38
48	Sri Lanka	38
48	Turkmenistan	38
49	Eswatini	37
50	Djibouti	36
50	Iraq	36
50	Sudan	36
51	Egypt	33
52	Bahamas	31
52	Brunei	31
52	Honduras	31
53	Republic of the Congo	30
53	Laos	30
53	Zimbabwe	30
54	Guyana	29
54	Trinidad and Tobago	29