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Sourcing Attractiveness Index

Country Attractiveness Index

Labour cost competitiveness, supply base depth, logistics infrastructure, trade access, innovation capacity and sustainability credentials scored across eleven sourcing countries. Use alongside the EU Compliance and Geopolitical Risk indices for a complete sourcing picture.

9 = most attractive · 1 = least attractive — opposite direction to the risk indices.

#1

SwitzerlandEFTA

7.6

overall 7.6 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure9Workforce skills9Scalability8Ease of doing business9Trade access & tariffs7Sustainability baseline9Innovation & IP9Quality standards9
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#2

GermanyEU

7.5

overall 7.5 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth9Logistics & infrastructure9Workforce skills9Scalability6Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP8Quality standards9
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#3

Japan

7.4

overall 7.4 · ten dimensions

East Asia

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth8Logistics & infrastructure9Workforce skills9Scalability8Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs9Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP4Quality standards9
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#4

NetherlandsEU

7.4

overall 7.4 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth7Logistics & infrastructure9Workforce skills9Scalability7Ease of doing business9Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP7Quality standards9
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#5

FinlandEU

7.3

overall 7.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills9Scalability8Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline9Innovation & IP7Quality standards9
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#6

SwedenEU

7.3

overall 7.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills9Scalability7Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline9Innovation & IP8Quality standards9
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#7

DenmarkEU

7.3

overall 7.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills9Scalability8Ease of doing business9Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline9Innovation & IP7Quality standards9
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#8

South Korea

7.1

overall 7.1 · ten dimensions

East Asia

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth8Logistics & infrastructure9Workforce skills9Scalability8Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs9Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP3Quality standards9
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#9

Singapore

7.0

overall 7.0 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure9Workforce skills9Scalability8Ease of doing business9Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP3Quality standards9
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#10

AustriaEU

7.0

overall 7.0 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth7Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills8Scalability7Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP6Quality standards9
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#11

NorwayEEA

6.8

overall 6.8 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills9Scalability7Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs7Sustainability baseline9Innovation & IP5Quality standards9
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#12

Canada

6.7

overall 6.7 · ten dimensions

North America

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills8Scalability7Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs7Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP5Quality standards8
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#13

FranceEU

6.7

overall 6.7 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth8Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills8Scalability6Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP7Quality standards8
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#14

BelgiumEU

6.7

overall 6.7 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure9Workforce skills8Scalability7Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP6Quality standards8
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#15

IrelandEU

6.7

overall 6.7 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills9Scalability8Ease of doing business9Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP5Quality standards8
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#16

United States

6.6

overall 6.6 · ten dimensions

North America

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth7Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills8Scalability3Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs9Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP8Quality standards8
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#17

LuxembourgEU

6.6

overall 6.6 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills8Scalability8Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP5Quality standards8
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#18

LiechtensteinEEA

6.6

overall 6.6 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills8Scalability9Ease of doing business9Trade access & tariffs7Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP5Quality standards9
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#19

Taiwan

6.5

overall 6.5 · ten dimensions

East Asia

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth8Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills9Scalability3Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs9Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP3Quality standards9
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#20

China

6.4

overall 6.4 · ten dimensions

East Asia

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth9Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills7Scalability3Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP9Quality standards6
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#21

Turkey

6.3

overall 6.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth7Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills6Scalability7Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs6Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP7Quality standards7
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#22

New Zealand

6.3

overall 6.3 · ten dimensions

Oceania

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills8Scalability8Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs6Sustainability baseline9Innovation & IP2Quality standards8
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#23

Czech RepublicEU

6.3

overall 6.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth7Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills7Scalability6Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP5Quality standards7
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#24

PortugalEU

6.3

overall 6.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills7Scalability7Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP4Quality standards7
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#25

EstoniaEU

6.3

overall 6.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills7Scalability7Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP5Quality standards7
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#26

United Kingdom

6.2

overall 6.2 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills8Scalability3Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP5Quality standards8
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#27

PolandEU

6.2

overall 6.2 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth7Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills7Scalability6Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP4Quality standards7
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#28

ItalyEU

6.2

overall 6.2 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth8Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills7Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP5Quality standards8
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#29

Australia

6.1

overall 6.1 · ten dimensions

Oceania

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills8Scalability3Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs7Sustainability baseline8Innovation & IP4Quality standards8
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#30

Israel

6.1

overall 6.1 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills9Scalability6Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs9Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP3Quality standards7
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#31

SpainEU

6.1

overall 6.1 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills7Scalability6Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP4Quality standards7
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#32

SloveniaEU

6.1

overall 6.1 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills7Scalability7Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP5Quality standards7
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#33

IcelandEEA

6.0

overall 6.0 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness1Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills8Scalability9Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs6Sustainability baseline9Innovation & IP4Quality standards8
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#34

Vietnam

5.9

overall 5.9 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills6Scalability9Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP7Quality standards5
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#35

HungaryEU

5.9

overall 5.9 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills7Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP5Quality standards7
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#36

Thailand

5.8

overall 5.8 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth7Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills6Scalability5Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP6Quality standards6
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#37

India

5.7

overall 5.7 · ten dimensions

South Asia

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills7Scalability5Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs6Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP8Quality standards5
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#38

Chile

5.7

overall 5.7 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills7Scalability4Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs7Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP5Quality standards6
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#39

Mexico

5.7

overall 5.7 · ten dimensions

North America

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills6Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP7Quality standards6
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#40

LithuaniaEU

5.7

overall 5.7 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills6Scalability6Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP3Quality standards6
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#41

Uruguay

5.6

overall 5.6 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills7Scalability7Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline7Innovation & IP3Quality standards7
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#42

Malaysia

5.5

overall 5.5 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills6Scalability5Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP5Quality standards6
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#43

UAE

5.5

overall 5.5 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure9Workforce skills7Scalability3Ease of doing business8Trade access & tariffs7Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP2Quality standards7
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#44

Morocco

5.4

overall 5.4 · ten dimensions

Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs7Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP4Quality standards5
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#45

SlovakiaEU

5.4

overall 5.4 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills6Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP3Quality standards6
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#46

Costa Rica

5.3

overall 5.3 · ten dimensions

Central America

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills7Scalability7Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP2Quality standards6
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#47

RomaniaEU

5.3

overall 5.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills6Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#48

GreeceEU

5.3

overall 5.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills6Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#49

LatviaEU

5.3

overall 5.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills6Scalability6Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP2Quality standards5
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#50

CyprusEU

5.3

overall 5.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills6Scalability7Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#51

MaltaEU

5.3

overall 5.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills6Scalability7Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#52

Indonesia

5.2

overall 5.2 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP7Quality standards5
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#53

South Africa

5.1

overall 5.1 · ten dimensions

Africa

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP5Quality standards5
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#54

Peru

5.1

overall 5.1 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability7Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP5Quality standards5
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#55

Ukraine

5.1

overall 5.1 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills7Scalability7Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP5Quality standards5
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#56

BulgariaEU

5.1

overall 5.1 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#57

Panama

5.1

overall 5.1 · ten dimensions

Central America

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure9Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#58

Philippines

5.0

overall 5.0 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills7Scalability6Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP5Quality standards5
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#59

Colombia

5.0

overall 5.0 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability7Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP6Quality standards5
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#60

CroatiaEU

5.0

overall 5.0 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs8Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#61

Qatar

5.0

overall 5.0 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure8Workforce skills6Scalability3Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP4Quality standards6
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#62

Barbados

5.0

overall 5.0 · ten dimensions

Caribbean

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills6Scalability6Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP3Quality standards6
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#63

Tunisia

4.9

overall 4.9 · ten dimensions

North Africa

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills6Scalability6Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#64

Argentina

4.8

overall 4.8 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills6Scalability4Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP5Quality standards5
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#65

Serbia

4.8

overall 4.8 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills6Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP4Quality standards5
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#66

Bahrain

4.8

overall 4.8 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills6Scalability4Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#67

Saudi Arabia

4.7

overall 4.7 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills5Scalability3Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP5Quality standards5
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#68

Georgia

4.7

overall 4.7 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability7Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#69

Kenya

4.6

overall 4.6 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP5Quality standards4
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#70

Jordan

4.6

overall 4.6 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills6Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#71

Dominican Republic

4.6

overall 4.6 · ten dimensions

Caribbean

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#72

Russia

4.5

overall 4.5 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth7Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills7Scalability4Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs1Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP6Quality standards5
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#73

Bangladesh

4.4

overall 4.4 · ten dimensions

South Asia

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability6Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP8Quality standards3
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#74

Egypt

4.4

overall 4.4 · ten dimensions

North Africa

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP7Quality standards4
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#75

Ghana

4.4

overall 4.4 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills4Scalability6Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP5Quality standards4
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#76

Uzbekistan

4.4

overall 4.4 · ten dimensions

Central Asia

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability7Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP5Quality standards3
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#77

Ecuador

4.4

overall 4.4 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills4Scalability7Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP4Quality standards4
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#78

Senegal

4.4

overall 4.4 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills4Scalability6Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP4Quality standards4
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#79

Mauritius

4.4

overall 4.4 · ten dimensions

Indian Ocean

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability3Ease of doing business7Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP2Quality standards5
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#80

Bahamas

4.4

overall 4.4 · ten dimensions

Caribbean

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP2Quality standards5
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#81

Brazil

4.3

overall 4.3 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth6Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability3Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP5Quality standards5
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#82

Pakistan

4.3

overall 4.3 · ten dimensions

South Asia

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability7Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP7Quality standards3
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#83

Sri Lanka

4.3

overall 4.3 · ten dimensions

South Asia

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP4Quality standards4
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#84

Namibia

4.3

overall 4.3 · ten dimensions

Southern Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP3Quality standards4
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#85

Montenegro

4.3

overall 4.3 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#86

Fiji

4.3

overall 4.3 · ten dimensions

Oceania

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#87

Cape Verde

4.3

overall 4.3 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability6Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#88

North Macedonia

4.2

overall 4.2 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#89

Seychelles

4.2

overall 4.2 · ten dimensions

Indian Ocean

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP2Quality standards5
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#90

Nigeria

4.1

overall 4.1 · ten dimensions

Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP4Quality standards3
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#91

Botswana

4.1

overall 4.1 · ten dimensions

Southern Africa

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business6Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#92

Armenia

4.1

overall 4.1 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP3Quality standards4
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#93

Jamaica

4.1

overall 4.1 · ten dimensions

Caribbean

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#94

Trinidad and Tobago

4.1

overall 4.1 · ten dimensions

Caribbean

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability4Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP3Quality standards4
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#95

Bhutan

4.1

overall 4.1 · ten dimensions

South Asia

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline6Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#96

Kazakhstan

4.0

overall 4.0 · ten dimensions

Central Asia

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills4Scalability4Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP5Quality standards3
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#97

Côte d'Ivoire

4.0

overall 4.0 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills3Scalability6Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP5Quality standards3
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#98

Tanzania

4.0

overall 4.0 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability6Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP6Quality standards3
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#99

Rwanda

4.0

overall 4.0 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills4Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP3Quality standards3
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#100

Oman

4.0

overall 4.0 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills5Scalability3Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP3Quality standards4
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#101

Bosnia and Herzegovina

4.0

overall 4.0 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#102

Brunei

4.0

overall 4.0 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness2Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills5Scalability3Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP3Quality standards5
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#103

Belarus

4.0

overall 4.0 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills6Scalability4Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs1Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP4Quality standards5
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#104

Benin

4.0

overall 4.0 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure5Workforce skills3Scalability6Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards3
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#105

Algeria

3.9

overall 3.9 · ten dimensions

North Africa

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP5Quality standards3
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#106

Guatemala

3.9

overall 3.9 · ten dimensions

Central America

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills3Scalability7Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP4Quality standards3
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#107

Azerbaijan

3.9

overall 3.9 · ten dimensions

Central Asia

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills4Scalability4Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP4Quality standards3
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#108

Kuwait

3.9

overall 3.9 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness3Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure6Workforce skills5Scalability3Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs5Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP3Quality standards4
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#109

Albania

3.9

overall 3.9 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards3
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#110

Maldives

3.9

overall 3.9 · ten dimensions

Indian Ocean

Labour cost competitiveness4Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills5Scalability5Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP2Quality standards4
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#111

Zambia

3.8

overall 3.8 · ten dimensions

Southern Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability6Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP4Quality standards3
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#112

Iran

3.8

overall 3.8 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth5Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills6Scalability4Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs1Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP5Quality standards4
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#113

Kosovo

3.8

overall 3.8 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards3
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#114

Samoa

3.8

overall 3.8 · ten dimensions

Oceania

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability6Ease of doing business5Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline5Innovation & IP1Quality standards3
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#115

Honduras

3.7

overall 3.7 · ten dimensions

Central America

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability7Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP3Quality standards3
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#116

Nepal

3.7

overall 3.7 · ten dimensions

South Asia

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills4Scalability6Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP4Quality standards3
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#117

Cameroon

3.7

overall 3.7 · ten dimensions

Central Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability6Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP4Quality standards3
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#118

El Salvador

3.7

overall 3.7 · ten dimensions

Central America

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards3
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#119

Guyana

3.7

overall 3.7 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards3
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#120

Djibouti

3.7

overall 3.7 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure7Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP1Quality standards3
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#121

Togo

3.7

overall 3.7 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure4Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP1Quality standards3
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#122

Suriname

3.7

overall 3.7 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards3
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#123

Cambodia

3.6

overall 3.6 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP4Quality standards3
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#124

Ethiopia

3.6

overall 3.6 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability6Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP6Quality standards2
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#125

Madagascar

3.6

overall 3.6 · ten dimensions

Indian Ocean

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability6Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP4Quality standards3
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#126

Moldova

3.6

overall 3.6 · ten dimensions

Europe

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards3
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#127

Tonga

3.6

overall 3.6 · ten dimensions

Oceania

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability6Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP1Quality standards3
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#128

Laos

3.5

overall 3.5 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability6Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP3Quality standards2
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#129

Paraguay

3.5

overall 3.5 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth4Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability3Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP3Quality standards3
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#130

Lebanon

3.5

overall 3.5 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills6Scalability3Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP4Quality standards3
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#131

Gabon

3.5

overall 3.5 · ten dimensions

Central Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards3
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#132

Sierra Leone

3.5

overall 3.5 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#133

Vanuatu

3.5

overall 3.5 · ten dimensions

Oceania

Labour cost competitiveness5Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs4Sustainability baseline4Innovation & IP1Quality standards3
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#134

Mozambique

3.4

overall 3.4 · ten dimensions

Southern Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability6Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP5Quality standards2
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#135

Mongolia

3.4

overall 3.4 · ten dimensions

East Asia

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills4Scalability4Ease of doing business4Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP2Quality standards3
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#136

Uganda

3.4

overall 3.4 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability6Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP3Quality standards2
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#137

Bolivia

3.4

overall 3.4 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP4Quality standards2
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#138

Guinea

3.4

overall 3.4 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP2Quality standards2
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#139

Angola

3.3

overall 3.3 · ten dimensions

Southern Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP2Quality standards2
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#140

Zimbabwe

3.3

overall 3.3 · ten dimensions

Southern Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills4Scalability5Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP2Quality standards2
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#141

Eswatini

3.3

overall 3.3 · ten dimensions

Southern Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP1Quality standards3
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#142

Liberia

3.3

overall 3.3 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#143

Lesotho

3.3

overall 3.3 · ten dimensions

Southern Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP1Quality standards3
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#144

Iraq

3.2

overall 3.2 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP2Quality standards2
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#145

Republic of the Congo

3.2

overall 3.2 · ten dimensions

Central Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP2Quality standards2
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#146

Burkina Faso

3.1

overall 3.1 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability5Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP3Quality standards2
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#147

Kyrgyzstan

3.1

overall 3.1 · ten dimensions

Central Asia

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP2Quality standards2
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#148

Mauritania

3.1

overall 3.1 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills2Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#149

Timor-Leste

3.1

overall 3.1 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#150

Malawi

3.1

overall 3.1 · ten dimensions

Southern Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#151

Myanmar

3.0

overall 3.0 · ten dimensions

Southeast Asia

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability2Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP5Quality standards2
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#152

DR Congo

3.0

overall 3.0 · ten dimensions

Central Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure1Workforce skills2Scalability5Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs1Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP6Quality standards1
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#153

Papua New Guinea

3.0

overall 3.0 · ten dimensions

Oceania

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability4Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP3Quality standards2
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#154

Tajikistan

3.0

overall 3.0 · ten dimensions

Central Asia

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#155

Solomon Islands

3.0

overall 3.0 · ten dimensions

Oceania

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#156

São Tomé and Príncipe

3.0

overall 3.0 · ten dimensions

Central Africa

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth1Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability5Ease of doing business3Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline3Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#157

Cuba

2.9

overall 2.9 · ten dimensions

Caribbean

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills5Scalability3Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs1Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP3Quality standards3
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#158

Niger

2.9

overall 2.9 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability5Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#159

Mali

2.9

overall 2.9 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability5Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#160

Nicaragua

2.9

overall 2.9 · ten dimensions

Central America

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#161

Libya

2.8

overall 2.8 · ten dimensions

North Africa

Labour cost competitiveness6Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure3Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#162

Chad

2.7

overall 2.7 · ten dimensions

Central Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability4Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#163

Syria

2.7

overall 2.7 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills4Scalability4Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP2Quality standards2
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#164

North Korea

2.7

overall 2.7 · ten dimensions

East Asia

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills4Scalability2Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs1Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP3Quality standards3
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#165

Venezuela

2.6

overall 2.6 · ten dimensions

South America

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills4Scalability3Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs1Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP2Quality standards2
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#166

Turkmenistan

2.6

overall 2.6 · ten dimensions

Central Asia

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth3Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability3Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#167

Comoros

2.6

overall 2.6 · ten dimensions

Indian Ocean

Labour cost competitiveness7Supply base depth1Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability4Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#168

Guinea-Bissau

2.6

overall 2.6 · ten dimensions

West Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth1Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability4Ease of doing business2Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline2Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#169

Sudan

2.5

overall 2.5 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills3Scalability4Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP1Quality standards1
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#170

Haiti

2.4

overall 2.4 · ten dimensions

Caribbean

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability3Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs3Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP1Quality standards1
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#171

Eritrea

2.4

overall 2.4 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth2Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability3Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP1Quality standards2
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#172

Yemen

2.2

overall 2.2 · ten dimensions

Middle East

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth1Logistics & infrastructure2Workforce skills2Scalability3Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP1Quality standards1
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#173

Afghanistan

2.1

overall 2.1 · ten dimensions

South Asia

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth1Logistics & infrastructure1Workforce skills2Scalability3Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs1Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP1Quality standards1
View full profile →
#174

Somalia

2.1

overall 2.1 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness9Supply base depth1Logistics & infrastructure1Workforce skills1Scalability3Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP1Quality standards1
View full profile →
#175

South Sudan

2.1

overall 2.1 · ten dimensions

East Africa

Labour cost competitiveness8Supply base depth1Logistics & infrastructure1Workforce skills2Scalability3Ease of doing business1Trade access & tariffs2Sustainability baseline1Innovation & IP1Quality standards1
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Scores are updated annually. 9 = most attractive, 1 = least attractive — the opposite direction to the EU Compliance and Geopolitical Risk indices. Currency competitiveness, geographic proximity, and historical trade relationships are not scored — see methodology for discussion.