The palm of victory among the countries, which business landscape is more favorable in the world, is given to Sweden. The country forges ahead in the Forbes rating for the first time. Comparing with other countries of EU the level of government debt is the lowest here. Swedish economy increased by 4.2% during the year and the trade surplus attained 5.2% from GDP. Sweden is also considered to be a popular area for the development of technological startups. Such services as Skype, Spotify and SoundCloud came out here.
The second place in the list is given to New Zealand. Its GDP equals to $174 billion. New Zealand is very attractive for businessmen.
On the third place of honor is Hong Kong with $310 billion of the GDP level. Business people definitely have the space here.
The fourth position in the list is given to gloomy but attractive for businessmen Ireland. Its GDP amounts to $238 billion.
On the fifth place among the states, catching on with business people and being more favorable for doing business, is Great Britain. The last year was not simple for the country. The situation was complicated with the referendum, which results in preparations of the country's exit from the EU. However. Great Britain is at the top as for business and finances.
The sixth place in the rating takes to Denmark with $295 billion of the GDP level. The country is also popular with business people.
On the seventh place among the countries with favorable business landscape is Netherlands. All the conditions for doing successful business are created here.