International
Property Rights
Index 2022

A Letter From

Hernando de Soto

As the world faces multiple mounting crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine War, and the severe economic fallout resulting from both, it is more crucial than ever that policymakers embrace the principles which lead to human flourishing. Property rights, both physical and intellectual, have repeatedly proven to be the key to rebounding from crisis to prosperi

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IPRI’s 2022 sample set represents 129 countries, 94% of the world population and 98% of the World GDP.

The Average Per Capita Income disparity between IPRI’s top quintile and bottom quintile countries is 21x.

The USA is leading the world in terms of protection of Intellectual Property Rights and Finland in terms of Physical Property Rights.

IPRI’s 2022 sample set represents 129 countries, 94% of the world population and 98% of the World GDP.

The Average Per Capita Income disparity between IPRI’s top quintile and bottom quintile countries is 21x.

The USA is leading the world in terms of protection of Intellectual Property Rights and Finland in terms of Physical Property Rights.

Correlations with the International Property Rights Index reveal crucial relationships between property rights and thriving societies.

The IPRI correlated 0.899 remarkably with the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index, informing the relevance a property rights systems fostering social flexibility, enhancing readiness and lowering risks for global challenges

The IPRI shows an outstanding correlation at 871 with the Global Innovation Index. Property Rights remain crucial elements for the innovative drive needed to foster the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Property Rights are playing a crucial role in fighting corruption. The IPRI reveals the strongest correlation with the Corruption Perception Index at .935.

The IPRI correlated 0.899 remarkably with the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index, informing the relevance a property rights systems fostering social flexibility, enhancing readiness and lowering risks for global challenges

The IPRI shows an outstanding correlation at .871 with the Global Innovation Index. Property Rights remain crucial elements for the innovative drive needed to foster the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Property Rights are playing a crucial role in fighting corruption. The IPRI reveals the strongest correlation with the Corruption Perception Index at .954.