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FACTORS & CRITERIA

Structure of the WCY

The criteria used to compute the rankings are grouped into 4 main factors divided into 20 sub-factors.
Competitiveness factors and criteria

Detailed criteria lists are available for download.

Factors Sub-factors
Economic performance
  • Domestic economy
  • International trade
  • International investment
  • Employment
  • Prices

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Government efficiency
  • Public finance
  • Fiscal policy
  • Institutional framework
  • Business legislation
  • Societal framework

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Business efficiency
  • Productivity
  • Labor market
  • Finance
  • Management practices
  • Attitudes and values

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Infrastructure
  • Basic infrastructure
  • Technological infrastructure
  • Scientific infrastructure
  • Health and environment
  • Education

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Download all criteria list
A complete list of all criteria details can be found here:
Download list of all WCY criteria (79 kB)

Download sample criteria
A detailed example of a competitiveness criteria can be found here:
Download sample WCY criteria (PDF 27 kB)

Download factor breakdown
An overview of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook structure can be found here:
Download factor breakdown (PDF, 49 kB)


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