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The countries below are top performers in the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index.
Rank: 1st | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 88.42
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 9.1 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 85.94 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
Switzerland stands at the top globally, performing exceptionally well in the Inflation Risk and Legal and Regulatory Risk indicators. Its resilience is underpinned by its world-leading Innovation score, and high Climate Resilience, Economic Complexity, Quality of Governance, and Social Progress, which place it in the global Top 10 across all these indicators. Notably, driven by its scientific, technological, and creative services, Switzerland has enjoyed the top place in the World Intellectual Property Organizations’ (WIPO) Global Innovation Index, which forms the basis of our Innovation score, 15 times in a row as of 2025.
Rank: 2nd | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 85.09
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 11.11 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 81.29 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Moderate
Denmark’s risk profile is shaped by strong performance in Legal and Regulatory Risk and Physical Climate Risk. Its resilience is anchored in its high Quality of Governance, Social Progress, Climate Resilience, and Innovation scores. Denmark places among the Top 2 countries globally for Legal and Regulatory Risk, Quality of Governance, and Social Progress.
Rank: 3rd | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 83.54
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 12.76 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 79.83 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
Norway’s risk score reflects its low Legal and Regulatory Risk and Physical Climate Risk scores, while its resilience is anchored by Top 10 rankings in Climate Resilience, Social Progress, Quality of Governance, and External Accounts. Norway and Denmark tie in 2nd place globally in Social Progress, proxied by the UNDP’s inequality-adjusted Human Development Index, reflecting high adaptive human capital across health, education, and income, with relatively limited social disparity.
Rank: 4th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 83.37
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 15.10 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 81.84 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Moderate
Singapore’s risk score is driven by its exceptionally low scores in Legal and Regulatory Risk (1st globally), Currency Volatility, and Political Instability. On the resilience side, it is a global leader in Quality of Governance, and places within the Top 5 for Economic Complexity and Innovation. Its consistently low sovereign risk profile and reputation for policy stability increase investor confidence, making Singapore one of the safest jurisdictions globally for investment.
Rank: 5th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 83.18
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 16.79 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 83.14 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
Sweden excels owing to its low Physical Climate Risk and Legal and Regulatory Risk scores, matched by its strength in Climate Resilience, Innovation, Social Progress, and Quality of Governance. The Nordic country ranks 2nd globally on WIPO’s Global Innovation Index, reflecting a competitive innovation ecosystem spanning green and digital technologies.
Rank: 6th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 83.03
investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 10.97 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 77.03 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
Luxembourg boasts one of the lowest risk profiles globally, with strong performance in Legal and Regulatory Risk and Inflation Risk. Its resilience is driven by its high Climate Resilience and Quality of Governance scores. One of the world’s smallest countries, Luxembourg ranks amongst the top few globally for both Legal and Regulatory Risk and Quality of Governance, reflecting its transparent institutions, robust rule of law, and effective public administration that supports its role as one of Europe’s leading financial hubs.
Rank: 7th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 82.14
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 12.49 | Very low
Total Resilience Score: 76.77 | Very high Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
Finland leads globally in Climate Resilience and ranks in the Top 10 worldwide in Quality of Governance, Social Progress and Innovation. It also has low Legal and Regulatory Risk and Physical Climate Risk scores. This combination underscores the Nordic country’s reputation as a stable economy, with institutions and policies that balance competitiveness with sustainability and social well-being.
Rank: 8th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 80.79
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 15.76 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 77.33 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
The Netherlands benefits from its low Legal and Regulatory Risk score, coupled with resilience scores that rank in the global Top 10 in Social Progress, Innovation, and Quality of Governance.
Rank: 9th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 80.71
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 16.65 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 78.08 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
Germany’s risk score is driven by its low Legal and Regulatory Risk, Currency Volatility, and Physical Climate Risk scores. Its resilience scores are underpinned by high scores in Climate Resilience, Social Progress, Economic Complexity, and Innovation — attributes that reinforce the country’s status as the European Union’s economic anchor.
Rank: 10th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 79.84
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 14.72 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 74.40 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Moderate
Iceland’s very low risk classification is bolstered by its low Political Instability and Physical Climate Risk scores, while its resilience is supported by strong performance in Social Progress, Climate Resilience, and Quality of Governance. The ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ leads globally in Social Progress, reflecting a robust welfare system, excellent education and healthcare, and inclusive economic and social policies.
While not in the Top 10 overall, the countries below are among the top performers when it comes to Total Risk Score.
Rank: 11th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 78.48
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 11.84 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 68.80 | High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
Canada’s risk profile is driven by its low Inflation Risk, Currency Volatility, and Physical Climate Risk scores. Its resilience score, while high, is weaker than its risk profile owing to the country’s relatively low Fiscal Policy Space score, measured by its debt-to-GDP ratio. A recent study by the Fraser Institute found that Canada had the third-largest increase in total government debt (relative to the economy) among 40 high-income countries, and the highest among the G7 countries. This has been forecast to increase going forward, driven by expenditures pledged to defense, infrastructure, and housing.
Rank: 16th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 77.77
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 13.27 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 68.82 | High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Moderate
New Zealand’s risk score is strengthened by its low Legal and Regulatory Risk and Political Instability scores. In terms of resilience, it scores highly in Quality of Governance and Social Progress but is weakened by its External Accounts score — the lowest among all Prime Market countries. The Oceanian country’s current account deficit has widened from -1.1% of GDP in 2020 to -6.7% in 2023, driven by pandemic disruptions, weak agricultural output, and higher global interest rates.
Rank: 12th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 78.48
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 17.31 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 74.27 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
Austria’s risk profile is shaped by low scores in Legal and Regulatory Risk, Physical Climate Risk, and Currency Volatility, while its resilience is driven by its strong performance in Social Progress, Climate Resilience, and Economic Complexity. Notably, Austria ranks in the Top 10 globally in the latter two indicators.
While not in the Top 10 overall, the countries below are among the top performers when it comes to Total Resilience Score.
Rank: 13th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 78.35
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 20.07 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 76.77 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth (5-Year Average): Low
Estonia’s resilience is supported by high scores in Climate Resilience, Social Progress, and Fiscal Policy Space. Its risk profile, however, is weakened by its Inflation Risk score — the highest among Prime Market countries and within the bottom 25 globally. The Baltic state’s consumer price inflation reached 9.2% in 2023 and remains the 2nd-highest in the European Union in 2025.
Rank: 15th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 77.89
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 20.05 | Very Low
Total Resilience Score: 75.82 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth Category: High
Ireland’s high resilience score is driven by its strong Social Progress, Quality of Governance, and Economic Complexity. The country’s legal and regulatory environment also ranks among the top 10 worldwide, contributing to its risk performance.
Rank: 20th | Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index Score: 74.84
Investment Category: Prime Market
Total Risk Score: 25.81 | Low
Total Resilience Score: 75.50 | Very High
Income Group: High | GDP Growth Category: Low
South Korea’s resilience is anchored by its strong Economic Complexity, Social Progress, and Innovation scores. Its risk profile is low, driven by robust performance in Inflation Risk, Currency Volatility, and Legal and Regulatory Risks, but weakened by its Physical Climate Risk score. South Korea faces significant physical climate risks, including heat stress, as well as intensified flooding and typhoons.
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