United States
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Largest city
- New York City
- Population
- 341,784,857
- 2025
- Area
- 9,831,510 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- US Dollar
- USD
- GDP per capita
- US$90,027
- 2025
- Time zones
- 9 standard time zones
- UTC−11 to UTC−4, and UTC+10
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- The United States permits dual nationality: US law does not require choosing one citizenship, and naturalising abroad costs US citizenship only with intent to relinquish it.
United States (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Healthcare Index — #6/192 (88.8/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #182/200 (33.4/100). The passport ranks #10/198 and reaches 195 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 77.6/100 (#38/199). On the entry side, 47/197 passports can enter United States without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 3 active citizenship and residence programmes in United States.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity88.8
- Safety & Stability77.5
- Economy & Income80.9
- Education82.1
- Environment & Clean Water68.9
- Infrastructure96.6
- Digital Connectivity75.5
- Equality47.0
- Learning Quality88.8
- Educational Attainment90.0
- Expected Years of Schooling79.8
- Education Spending74.1
- Basic Access69.5
- Violent Crime87.8
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism58.3
- Law Enforcement & Order78.4
- Road Safety69.3
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes90.1
- Coverage & Access99.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities63.0
- Spending & Investment100.0
- Financial Protection88.4
- Personal Income Tax32.7
- Capital Gains & Dividends40.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax28.9
- Corporate & Social Security51.8
- Rule of Law & Property Rights76.9
- Political Stability58.3
- Institutions & Regulation87.4
- Financial Soundness71.7
- Monetary Stability73.2
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education82.1
- Healthcare88.8
- Safety77.5
- Quality of Life76.9
- Cost of living33.4
- Passport92.6
- Passport92.6
- Quality of Life76.9
- Safety77.5
- Healthcare88.8
- Purchasing power & price stability61.9
- Education82.1
- Wealth Protection77.0
- Tax47.4
- Cost of living33.4
- Healthcare88.8
- Safety77.5
- Quality of Life76.9
- Tax47.4
- Wealth Protection77.0
- Affordable Prices16.3
- Price Stability73.2
- Purchasing power59.1
Monthly living costs
- Total incl. rentUS$3,609Rank 23 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$715Rank 22 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$3,062Rank 24 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$113Rank 18 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$227Rank 23 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$132Rank 22 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$75Rank 19 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 2 adults, 2 primary-school children
- Total incl. rentUS$6,038Rank 24 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$1,763Rank 23 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$4,587Rank 24 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$361Rank 18 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$454Rank 23 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$528Rank 23 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$108Rank 19 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- International school (reference)US$5,179Rank 23 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 5 schools, US$3,905–US$6,275 a month; not included in the totals
At a glance
Entering United States
- Visa-free: 5 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 42 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 150 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 2/12 indices: Education Index and Healthcare Index
- Above the regional median on 9/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
- EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
- International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) - Parole
Frequently asked questions about the United States
What is the capital of the United States?
The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
What is the population of the United States?
According to the World Bank, the United States had a population of 341,784,857 in 2025.
What is the official language of the United States?
The official language of the United States is English.
What currency does the United States use?
The United States uses the US Dollar (USD).
Does the United States allow dual citizenship?
The United States permits dual nationality: US law does not require choosing one citizenship, and naturalising abroad costs US citizenship only with intent to relinquish it.
How strong is the United States passport?
The United States passport ranks #10 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 195 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for United States passport holders?
Holders of the United States passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 20 destinations and need an e-Visa for 32. Full list: United States passport page.
How many passports can enter the United States without applying for a visa in advance?
47 of 197 passports can enter the United States without applying for a consular visa in advance: 5 visa-free and 42 with an eTA. 150 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does the United States offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 3 active citizenship and residency programmes in the United States: E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) - Parole. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in the United States?
In the United States, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program requires a minimum investment starting from US$800,000.
How long does an application take in the United States?
In the United States, an application under EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program takes about 24–60 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of the United States through these programmes?
Through EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, citizenship of the United States is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in the United States?
In the United States, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program requires 183 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in the United States?
All 3 programmes can include spouse and children under 21.
Where is the United States strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, the United States is strongest on the Healthcare Index (#6 of 192) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#182 of 200).
How does the United States rank for quality of life?
The United States scores 76.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #43 of 211.
Is the United States expensive to live in?
The United States scores 33.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #182 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is the United States?
The United States scores 77.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #74 of 203.
How does the United States rank for healthcare?
The United States scores 88.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #6 of 192.
How does the United States rank for education?
The United States scores 82.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #24 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
