SEARCH. LEARN. RESPOND.
Discover the world’s most urgent spiritual and physical needs and what you can do to make a difference.
Ranking
Countries are ranked by the Stratus Index. The lower the number the greater the need.
Ranking
Countries are ranked by the Stratus Index. The lower the number the greater the need.
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WHAT IS The Stratus Index?
The Stratus Index synthesizes reliable data from different sources to clearly display the world’s most urgent spiritual and physical needs. It aggregates available data from all groups and categories into one comprehensive index.
Data Sources
The Stratus Index is comprised of over 32 data sources
FILTER BY DATA CATEGORY
In some instances you may wish to see how a country ranks according to a category of need. Click through to see filtered rankings according to category.
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Spiritual
Spiritual categories highlight the Christian state of nations and access to the Gospel by way of established churches, available Scripture, and proximity to Christian witness.
Focus: Adherence to Christianity and Gospel access.
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Developmental
Developmental categories highlight a country’s current condition and practical opportunities.
Focus: education, health, and economic prosperity.
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Natural
Natural categories highlight slow-changing realities that determine a country’s current natural state.
Focus: geography, environmental concerns, and built infrastructure.
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Political
Political categories highlight a country’s political situation, which often affect access and national stability.
Focus: freedom, governance, and peace.
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Social
Social categories highlight the interpersonal dynamics that contribute to human flourishing.
Focus: demographic makeup, interpersonal harmony, and social well-being.