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Despite the business landscape enjoying relative economic freedom, political instability has been a common feature of Slovakia. Although joblessness is relatively low, wages are increasing, also adding to very high inflation, whilst the war in…
Dependence on the Netherlands for fiscal support is a source of uncertainty for Sint Maarten. Crime rates are high and the country’s sovereign credit has been downgraded. Excessive reliance on tourism caused a severe recession, given the impact of…
Singapore’s economic freedom is the best in the world, although civil liberties are restricted and corruption is on the rise. Economic momentum is slowing and the external sector is susceptible to global cyclical changes, but inflation is well…
In Sierra Leone, governance is being influenced by informal networks and traditional authorities. Global terrorism ranking is improving, but state finances are deteriorating. The country faces challenges from inflation and low economic…
Seychelles stands out in Africa with its stable political landscape and low corruption, but grapples with fiscal challenges. The economy is poised for recovery, driven by a resurgent tourism sector, though its heavy reliance on this industry presents…
Increasing authoritarianism and corruption are resulting in mass protests, although fiscal discipline is leading to better state finances. Economic momentum is slowing, owing to high inflation and reduced external demand, but foreign investment…
Senegal's political landscape is marked by free elections and strong secularism, yet faces challenges with worsening peace and corruption perceptions. The economic growth is set to accelerate in 2024, bolstered by hydrocarbon production. The young…
Political opposition and civil liberties are restricted in Saudi Arabia, whilst its economic freedom continues to face challenges. The economy has performed strongly, but is set to slow down and reliance on oil remains high, although inflation is…
High public debt and an inefficient judiciary characterise Sao Tomé e Príncipe (STP). Although the economy was negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, adversely affecting tourism and commodity exports, recovery is nearing its…
Samoa is a politically stable country with a budget surplus. However, the large influence of the state and significant exposure to tourism could weigh on economic performance in the medium term. Although the country is young and growing, its…
Rwanda's political landscape is marked by a strong ruling party and improving global peace rankings, though challenges in fiscal health persist. Economic growth is set to surpass regional average, fuelled by consumption and services sector, despite…
Corruption continues to hamper economic freedom and fiscal health could be improved, but Romania has entered a period of political stability. Economic development is set to slow, as high inflation erodes purchasing power and has led to greater…
Réunion, governed as a French overseas department is politically stable and has solid regulatory environment. Réunion’s economy is marked by high unemployment and dependency on imports, with France being a major economic support. The island has a…
Low taxation adds to Qatar’s economic freedom, but democracy is lacking and power is hereditary. Hydrocarbons are the mainstay of the economy, making the export base very undiversified, but inflation is falling and infrastructure is expected to be…
Puerto Rico, a US territory, grapples with economic challenges such as high unemployment and debt amid debates about its political status. Culturally diverse, the island faces social issues like poverty and emigration. Yet, initiatives in technology,…
Corruption amongst high-ranking state officials has heightened political instability in Portugal, whilst public debt remains elevated. Economic momentum is slowing, but inflation has fallen markedly and technological prowess is supporting foreign…
An unbiased judiciary weakens the rule of law and corruption is more prevalent, but the business environment continues to thrive. Although the economy is expected to slow markedly in the short term owing to high inflation, medium-term prospects are…
Although political instability and corruption continue to be themes in Peru, economic freedom is the third best in South America. Inflation is falling, but the economy is slowing and copper exports could be hindered further, whilst uncertainty in the…
A weak rule of law and endemic corruption hamper economic freedom in Paraguay, although the tax burden remains very low and government finances are sustainable. In the medium term, the economy will outperform the regional average and inflation has…
Papua New Guinea faces considerable hurdles, marked by pervasive corruption and limited economic freedom. Country’s economy, heavily reliant on the uncertain global commodity market, is further strained by low productivity due to extensive…