The economic rating of the countries of the world: where to invest?

The most important indicator of economic growth is the gross domestic product. GDP makes it possible to determine the market value of all goods and services produced in the state in all branches of production, to this indicator, in almost all cases, the economy of the countries of the world is sensitive. The rating of the world economies can be compiled on the basis of this and many other macroeconomic indicators. In this article you can get acquainted with many aspects of the economic life of developed countries. Also in the article is a rating of the countries of the world regarding the development and efficiency of the economy, including the "investment climate" of the countries of the world.

Top-5 world rankings: GDP

An objective indicator of the growth rate of any country's economy is the annual increase in GDP. The rating of the countries of the world, published by data-researchers from The World Bank, puts on the first place one of the most powerful economies in the world - the US economy.

1. The GDP of the United States of America was approximately $ 18 trillion at the end of 2015, while the rate of "economic growth", calculated by the annual increase in GDP expressed in percentage, is small. Over the past year, the increase was about 2.5%, which is 23.5% less than the growth in the economy of Ireland - the state, which was not included in the top five.
2. The GDP of the PRC was 11 trillion US dollars. China is also characterized by accelerated economic growth in the past few years. GDP increased by 6% compared with the previous year.
3. Almost three times less (compared with China) was the GDP of Japan - only 4 trillion US dollars. Leading to Japan are such industries as high technology, medicine and pharmaceuticals.

European countries

4. Germany's GDP in 2015 amounted to 3.36 trillion US dollars. Industrial production and services are the most profitable industries for Germany.

5. Finally, the UK tops the top five economies of the world . The GDP of this state in 2015 amounted to 2.86 trillion US dollars, and the annual growth - about 2%. It should be noted that the United Kingdom is a positive example (if not exemplary) of state regulation of the economy, here it is almost minimal, which leads the country to high economic results.

Foreign investments

"Investment image" of the country consists of several important factors. Having considered the totality of these factors, the world's analytical agencies have created an investment rating of the countries of the world. First of all, the macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, were examined, as well as the development of technologies and the standard of living of citizens. The basis for assessing the attractiveness of the country's economy for investment is the ratio of risks and possible profits.

Favorable countries for investors

The current rating of the countries of the world in respect of foreign investment was compiled by the World Bank. Perhaps some of the results will surprise you.

1. The first place ranking on the level of foreign investment is China. Possessing great economic potential and being the owner of one of the fastest growing economies, this state justifiably attracts more than 347 billion US dollars a year.
2. The second place goes to the United States of America. The total investment is approximately $ 295 billion a year. This is explained by the large selection of real estate objects provided by the government and the private sector. In addition, for the past few years, the decline in prices for this type of property.
3. Hong Kong receives the largest share of investment in construction. One of the main economic indicators of Hong Kong - GDP was about 330 billion dollars in 2015.

Nordic countries - a warm climate for investment

The economic rating of the countries of the world in terms of investment has put Russia and Canada on the fourth and fifth place, respectively. The investment attractiveness of these two states has had a significant upward trend over the past 10-15 years. In 2013, Russia was closer to the first positions of the rating on the volume of foreign investment, it was ahead of only China and the United States. Russia is a country with a transitional economy, which, despite all the risks associated with this transition (changing instruments of state regulation, etc.), has been able to attract the largest number of investors. Either way, investment in Russia has its own significant shortcomings, for example, the share of raising funds to invest from offshore is still high.

As for Canada - this country is considered a stable industrial power, investors feel security, investing their money in the Canadian economy. This is facilitated by the developed Canadian democracy, and a rather low level of crime. Real estate in Canada can be purchased both by citizens of the country, and by foreigners. The Canadian legal system also helps to increase the attractiveness of the economy for external investment year after year.