10 Most Competitive Economies in the World in 2026
The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking for 2026 places Singapore at the top, followed by Hong Kong and Switzerland. The report evaluates 70 economies based on economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure.
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These rankings serve as a key benchmark for global investors and policymakers assessing economic stability and growth potential.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Singapore has topped the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, while Indonesia placed 48th among 70 economies assessed for their ability to create conditions for businesses to compete and generate long-term value.The annual ranking by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) evaluates economies based on four broad factors: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.10 Most Competitive Economies in the World in 2026Here are the 10 most competitive economies in the world in 2026, according to IMD:1. SingaporeSingapore ranked first with a normalized score of 100, reclaiming the top spot from Switzerland.It was the only economy to rank among the global top five across all four competitiveness factors. Its business efficiency also improved to first place in 2026.2.
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