The variables for the index include science and technology, culture, health and wellbeing as well as a country’s contribution to international peace and security, world order, the climate and prosperity and equality.

In the previous year, Indonesia ranked 103rd.

The 2016 edition of the index places Sweden in the top position and Libya at the bottom.

Sweden is regarded as the best country in terms of serving the interests of its people while avoiding damaging impacts on other nations and the environment. 

Ireland, which topped the rankings in the previous year, ended up in 11th. Denmark, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Germany tail Sweden in this year's list.

The index does not measure what countries do at home. It aims to start a global discussion about how countries can balance their duties to their own citizens with their responsibilities to the wider world.

The Good Country Index is compiled by Simon Anholt, a British independent policy advisor. The Index is made based on data from the United Nations and other international organizations. (dmr)

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