SAUDI ARABIA Social Progress Index

      According to the social progress index Saudi Arabia ranks 64. On basic human needs it ranks 83. Opportunity is 40.  And foundation of well-being is 69. To me it is not surprising that Saudi Arabia ranks 40 on opportunity, 83 in basic human rights and 69 in well-being.  Opportunity and well-being should be high because of the economy that Saudi Arabia has. Ranking 83 in basic human rights is also not surprising because Saudi Arabia is a very conservative state. And their religion has a lot to do with this.  Saudi strives in  Nutrition and Basic Medical Care, Personal Safety, and Access to Basic Knowledge. However, it falls short in personal freedom and choice.  One thing is surprising however, is that Saudi Arabia ranks very high on treating women with respect. I always thought because they don't have some basic rights they were treated without respect. This was very enlightening.