Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica ranked 3rd in Latin America and the Caribbean in the 2025 Global Opportunities Index, published in March by the Milken Institute, a US-based research center.
In the regional ranking, Costa Rica ranks 47tH, only behind Chile (40th globally) and Uruguay (44th).
The study evaluates the attractiveness of 116 economies worldwide for foreign investment, based on five categories that measure economic, institutional, and regulatory factors, providing an overview of each country’s opportunity environment.
In Business Perception, which measures the ease of doing business and settling contracts, Costa Rica ranked 73rd. In Economic Foundations, which assesses macroeconomic strength, labor specialization, and sustainable growth, it achieved its best performance, rank…
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica ranked 3rd in Latin America and the Caribbean in the 2025 Global Opportunities Index, published in March by the Milken Institute, a US-based research center.
In the regional ranking, Costa Rica ranks 47tH, only behind Chile (40th globally) and Uruguay (44th).
The study evaluates the attractiveness of 116 economies worldwide for foreign investment, based on five categories that measure economic, institutional, and regulatory factors, providing an overview of each country’s opportunity environment.
In Business Perception, which measures the ease of doing business and settling contracts, Costa Rica ranked 73rd. In Economic Foundations, which assesses macroeconomic strength, labor specialization, and sustainable growth, it achieved its best performance, ranking 18th globally.
In the Financial Services component, the country ranked 60th, while in the Institutional Framework, which measures stability and transparency, it ranked 40th.
In International Norms and Policies, which analyzes the degree of integration with the global community and compliance with international standards, it ranked 46th.
“Costa Rica has benefited from strong post-pandemic growth, which has propelled it to 18th place in the index’s economic foundations category, even surpassing advanced economies such as Canada, Denmark, and Finland,” the report states.
Furthermore, our country stands out for its favorable environment for future growth, supported by its vast natural resources and a relatively egalitarian society.
The report also highlights that “Costa Rica ranks significantly above the regional average in the public governance subcategory,” which reinforces its international reputation as a stable country with strong institutions.
Latin America and the Caribbean:
- Chile (40th)
- Uruguay (44th)
- Costa Rica (47th)
- Mexico (62nd)
- Peru (64th)
Bolivia (91st), Nicaragua (92nd), and Honduras (97th) occupied the last places in the region.
Countries with the most opportunities for foreign investment in the world:
- Sweden
- Netherlands
- United States
- Denmark
- Finland