Assessing the best places for doing business

EIU’s business environment rankings assess 91 indicators to give a comprehensive measure of the attractiveness of doing business in 82 countries and territories.

Singapore topped our latest rankings, followed by Denmark and the US. Greece’s score improved by the largest margin—reflecting the impact of a pro-business government that has undertaken reforms, cut taxes and boosted business confidence.

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The best places to do business today

The countries that have moved most significantly in our rankings

Do business-friendly reforms lead to stronger growth?

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Countries with weak business environments that are poised to improve

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