The U.S. ranks 89th in depth of global connectedness

According to DHL, the United States has a “depth of global connectedness” score of 18.18 (out of a possible score of 50), which makes the United States rank eighty-ninth out of one hundred forty countries ranked in that category. Hong Kong ranks first, with a score of 50.

The U.S. ranks 2nd in breadth of global connectedness

According to DHL, the United States has a “breadth of global connectedness” score of 46.82 (out of a possible score of 50), which makes the United States rank second out of one hundred forty countries ranked in that category. The United Kingdom ranks first, with a score of 49.37.

The U.S. ranks 36th in enthusiasm for global trade

According to the 2003 Pew Global Attitudes Project report, “Views of a Changing World,” 21% of Americans believe that global trade is “very good” for their country. This makes the U.S. rank thirty-sixth out of forty-four nations polled. Nigeria ranked first, with 67% of Nigerians believing that global trade is “very good” for their country. Interestingly, the top five countries are all in Africa.