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Netherlands Global Reports and Rankings
The Netherlands consistently ranks high in various global reports and rankings, providing valuable insights into the country’s business environment. Understanding these reports empowers companies considering expansion into The Netherlands to make informed decisions.
World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index – Netherlands
This annual index ranks over 130 countries on their relative competitiveness across a number of indices: Basic Requirements, Efficiency Enhancers, and Innovation and Sophistication Factors. Each country has its own profile with sub index scores and trends over time. The latest edition of this report was published in 2020.
World Bank Group Doing Business Report – The Netherlands
This annual report rates and ranks 190 countries on their ease of doing business. A high ease of doing business ranking means the regulatory environment is more conducive to the starting and operation of a local firm. Each country’s profile contains information on things such as taxes, time to set up a business, and trading across borders.. The latest edition of this report was published in 2020.
Netherlands World Bank Group Worldwide Governance Indicators
This project reports aggregate and individual governance indicators for over 200 countries and territories from 1996–2022. It covers six dimensions of governance, including Voice and Accountability, Political Stability and Absence of Violence, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, Rule of Law, and Control of Corruption.
World Economic Forum Global Information Technology Report – The Netherland
The Global Information Technology Report features the iteration of the Networked Readiness Index. The Networked Readiness Index assesses the factors, policies, and institutions that enable a country to fully leverage information and communication technologies (ICTs) for increased competitiveness and well-being.The last Global information Technology report was released in 2016.
Netherlands World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report
The Netherlands ranks among the top performers in the Global Gender Gap Report, achieving near parity in areas like education and economic participation. The 2023 report ranked them 28th globally.
Netherlands Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)
The Netherlands consistently scores highly in the CPI, reflecting low levels of perceived corruption. In the 2023 report, they ranked 8th globally.
World Bank Open Data – The Netherlands
The World Bank Open Data provides a vast array of data on various economic indicators for The Netherlands. This data can be used to assess factors like GDP growth, inflation rates, and trade statistics.
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development – Netherlands Find, compare, and share the latest OECD data for The Netherlands.
World Factbook – the Netherlands
The Netherlands government resource compiles data about each country, including historical background, geography, people and society, government, economy, energy, communications, transportation, military and security, and transnational issues.
Netherlands World Trade Organization Trade Profile
The World Trade Organization (WTO) offers a valuable resource for businesses considering international expansion: the Trade Profile. This profile provides a snapshot of The Netherlands trade environment, highlighting key aspects relevant to startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses looking to enter The Netherlands market.
World Intellectual Property Organization Global Innovation Index
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) publishes the Global Innovation Index (GII), a valuable resource for startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking to understand innovation ecosystems in different countries.
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome
In the 2023 report, Amsterdam-Delta ranked steady at #14 overall and #3 in Europe. This highlights a thriving innovation ecosystem with access to funding, talent, and support networks.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The IMF’s Netherlands profile provides information on the country’s economic stability, fiscal policy, and external sector.
GSMA Mobile Economy Report The GSMA report offers insights into The Netherlands’ mobile network infrastructure, mobile phone penetration rates, and mobile data usage trends.
ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators
Gain insights into the state of internet connectivity and access with the ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database. This comprehensive resource, compiled by the United Nations specialized agency for ICTs, provides valuable data on various aspects of the US telecom landscape, including fixed and mobile broadband subscriptions, mobile cellular subscriptions and internet usage statistics.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
A high number of ISO-certified companies in The Netherlands indicates a strong focus on quality standards and process improvement.
References
- World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index – Netherlands
- Strategic Intelligence
- World Bank Group Doing Business Report – The Netherlands
- World Bank Group Worldwide Governance Indicators
- World Economic Forum Global Information Technology Report – The Netherland
- World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report
- Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
- World Bank Open Data – The Netherlands
- World Factbook – the Netherlands
- World Trade Organization Trade Profile
- World Intellectual Property Organization Global Innovation Index
- The Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- GSMA Mobile Economy Report