Economic opportunity is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth, offering the means to achieve financial security, career development, and a better future for individuals and their families.
The Opportunity Index explores the best and worst destinations for economic opportunity worldwide, evaluating countries based on their ability to foster growth, stability, and innovation.
Opportunity isn’t just about financial gains; it encompasses access to quality education, supportive infrastructure, robust economic policies, and favourable conditions for entrepreneurs and investors. These factors help individuals and businesses thrive, enabling them to reach their full potential.
This report sheds light on the most cutting-edge, dynamic economies and highlights regions where economic progress remains a challenge.
Economic opportunity is increasingly mobile. In today’s interconnected world, global citizens are searching for environments where they can grow personally and professionally. High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and entrepreneurs are leading this trend, seeking destinations with favourable business climates, economic resilience, and high investor confidence.
Top destinations for opportunity include:
Conversely, the index also highlights countries where economic potential is stifled by instability, underdevelopment, or restrictive policies, providing insights into areas of improvement.
The Opportunity Index evaluates economic performance using key indicators like GDP, economic growth, labour market conditions, and inflation. Smaller countries such as Ireland and the UAE top the rankings for their business-friendly environments and robust infrastructure.
Our data is sourced primarily from the World Bank Open Database and includes insights from leading institutions like the IMF and ILO. A survey of HNWIs revealed that 40.5% feel their governments fail to deliver competitive economies, with healthcare and environmental sustainability also identified as areas for improvement.
Established in London in 2012, CS Global Partners is a world-renowned consultancy specialising in tailored citizenship and residency solutions for high-net-worth individuals. With over a decade of expertise, we empower clients by providing strategic pathways to greater mobility, security, and opportunity.
Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver innovative and transformative solutions. Backed by a skilled legal team, we offer unparalleled insight into the complex legal frameworks required to support successful investment programmes, ensuring that every client’s journey is seamless and secure.
Explore the Good Life Index to discover the world’s dream destinations to live based on factors contributing to an individual’s best quality of life.
The Index relies on the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) to measure human development and environmental health indicators.
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