Country | Economic Stability Rank | Political Stability | Global Peace Index | Investment attractiveness | Foreign Direct Investments | GDP per capita | Score |
Switzerland | 2 | 1.07 | 1.339 | 76.2 | -52,637,267.57 | 99,564.70 | 100.0 |
Singapore | 22 | 1.42 | 1.300 | 82.4 | 175,241,466.62 | 84,734.30 | 90.2 |
Canada | 4 | 0.82 | 1.350 | 86.6 | 47,745,201.18 | 53,431.20 | 89.5 |
Japan | 5 | 0.95 | 1.336 | 86.8 | 19,983,856.53 | 33,766.50 | 88.8 |
Germany | 3 | 0.59 | 1.456 | 84.6 | 19,515,498.09 | 54,343.20 | 86.3 |
Denmark | 8 | 0.85 | 1.310 | 78.1 | 4,576,876.84 | 68,453.90 | 84.4 |
Australia | 6 | 0.92 | 1.525 | 81.9 | 32,501,414.01 | 64,820.90 | 84.1 |
Norway | 11 | 0.89 | 1.550 | 78.8 | 10,720,841.23 | 87,925.10 | 82.4 |
United Arab Emirates | 1 | 0.68 | 1.979 | 59.6 | 22,328,110.00 | 49,040.70 | 80.7 |
New Zealand | 18 | 1.36 | 1.313 | 63.0 | 3,592,037.23 | 48,280.80 | 77.0 |
Switzerland leads the ranking as the lowest risk country to invest in, with a score of 100. It features exceptional economic fundamentals and the highest GDP per capita among the top-ranked countries at nearly $100K. Switzerland demonstrates balance across all metrics, ranking 2nd in economic stability while maintaining excellent political stability (1.07) and peace index scores (1.33).
Japan ranks 4th with a score of 88.77, featuring the highest investment attractiveness score (86.8) among all countries in the index. Japan has an excellent political stability (0.951) and a strong peace index rating (1.33), creating a secure environment for foreign capital. Despite having a lower GDP per capita than other top-five nations at $33,766, Japan’s economic resilience and technological innovation continue to attract nearly $20 million in foreign investments.
In the 7th, Australia scores 84.08, balancing strong political stability (0.921) with excellent investment attractiveness (81.9). Australia has attracted substantial foreign direct investments exceeding $32.5 million, second only to Singapore among the top ten countries. Australia has attracted $32.5 million in foreign investments, substantially higher than Denmark and second only to Singapore. It also offers a GDP per capita of $64,820 with a relatively stronger peace index (1.525) compared to several preceding countries.
Norway lands in 8th with a score of 82.44. With the second-highest GDP per capita at $87,925, Norway only trails Switzerland in this metric. It maintains solid political stability (0.89) and investment attractiveness (78.8), though its economic stability rank (11th) is the lowest among the top ten countries. The Nordic nation has attracted over $10.7 million in foreign investments despite its relatively small market size.
The United Arab Emirates takes the 9th position with a score of 80.71, claiming the top position in economic stability among all countries in the index. The UAE combines this economic strength with moderate political stability (0.681) and substantial foreign investments exceeding $22.3 million. At the same time, its relatively weaker peace index score (1.979) and lower investment attractiveness (59.6) compared to other top nations prevent a higher overall ranking.
New Zealand rounds out the top ten low-risk countries to invest in, scoring 76.96. The country features excellent peace index ratings (1.31) but faces challenges with its economic stability ranking (18th) and modest foreign investment inflows of $3.59 million. The country’s investment attractiveness score of 63.0 is significantly lower than that of other top-ranked nations, reflecting its geographical isolation and smaller market size.