The 2013 social inclusion rankings*, compared to 2012 standing:
1) Uruguay (2nd in 2012)
2) Chile (1st)
3) United States (5th)
4) Costa Rica (N/A)
5) Brazil (3rd)
6) Ecuador (4th-tie)
7) Peru (4th-tie)
8) Panama (N/A)
9) Colombia (6th)
10) Bolivia (7th-tie)
11) Mexico (7th-tie)
12) El Salvador (N/A)
13) Nicaragua (9th)
14) Paraguay (8th)
15) Honduras (N/A)
16) Guatemala (10th)
* This year’s index was expanded to include four Central American countries and new variables, including women’s and gay rights. Some countries, including Venezuela and Argentina, were not included due to a lack of data.
