March 2010

Zürich: One of the business-friendliest cities in Europe

Zürich receives high marks in fDi magazine’s current Cities and Regions of the Future ranking. The city comes out seventh in comparison with other western European cities. In the category of «small cities»* Zürich is even listed as runner-up. Among the 223 evaluated European cities Zürich ranks 22nd.

When it comes to economic potential in the category of «small cities», Zürich performed well and is ranked a close second behind Edinburgh (UK). Furthermore, Zürich boasts the highest quality of life; life apparently is only better in Graz (A), according to the ranking. Moreover, Zürich is known as business-friendly and supportive to corporations and entrepreneurs. With that, the city holds third rank in the categories «business-friendliness» and «infrastructure».

Not only the city but also the business location Greater Zurich Area performed very well in the fDi survey. When it comes to FDI strategy, the Greater Zurich Area is ranked seventh when compared to other western European business regions.

The fDi ranking European Cities & Regions of the Future is brought about every two years by experts of fDi magazine. For the current ranking 223 European cities and 142 regions were analyzed regarding different criteria such as quality of life, infrastructure and economic potential. Regions are classified according to size of geographical area and population.

*population: 250,000 – 500,000 inhabitants

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