Switzerland owes the pole position to the fact that it weathered the global financial and economic crisis well and
continues to enjoy stable economic, political and social environments. In addition, Switzerland's economy boasts
outstanding innovation capacity, a sophisticated business culture as well as a high labor market efficiency and a
comparatively high labor motivation.
Finally the close cooperation between private sector and academia as well as the high expenditure on R&D establish
the country as a center of knowledge creation which further consolidates Switzerland's excellent standing.
About GCR
The Global Competitiveness Report's competitiveness ranking is based on the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI). The
GCI is based on 12 pillars of competitiveness, providing a comprehensive picture of the competitiveness landscape
in 139 countries around the world at all levels of development. They include measures of infrastructure, macroeconomic
stability, labor market efficiency, and innovation, among others.
Global Competitiveness Index (2010)
Top 10 World Rankings
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