Israel Drops One Spot in Global Entrepreneurship Index
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel has slipped to 26th place in the Global Entrepreneurship Index 2026, a ranking of 137 countries assessing economic factors. Singapore leads the index for the fourth year, with the UAE at 11th and the UK at 24th. Experts attribute Israel's drop to relative performance shifts, not a critical decline in its business environment, amid a global trend of worsening business conditions.
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- Israel ranked 26th in the Global Entrepreneurship Index 2026, dropping one position from the previous year.
- The index assesses 137 countries based on economic factors like government quality and venture capital access.
- Singapore remains the top-ranked country for the fourth consecutive year.
- The UAE ranked 11th, the UK 24th, and the US 27th in the global list.
- Experts suggest Israel's decline reflects relative performance shifts among nations.
- The report notes a global trend of worsening business climates and increased entrepreneurial challenges.
Israel has fallen one position to 26th place in the Global Entrepreneurship Index 2026, a respected international ranking compiled by the British analytical firm Opinium. The index assesses 137 countries and territories based on key economic factors, including government quality, legal transparency, venture capital access, infrastructure development, workforce skills, and the commercial sector's overall prospects.
Singapore retained its top position for the fourth consecutive year, followed by Hong Kong, Denmark, Macau, and Luxembourg. Other notable rankings include the United Arab Emirates at 11th, the United Kingdom at 24th, and the United States at 27th, placing it immediately behind Israel.
The report highlights a global trend of deteriorating business climates. For instance, over half of surveyed British entrepreneurs reported increased difficulties in launching new companies due to tax burdens, rising operational costs, and general instability.
Regarding Israel's slight decline, experts suggest it reflects a relative shift in performance compared to other nations rather than a critical deterioration of its domestic business environment. The article also references previous reports on potential economic consequences of international restrictions on Israeli settlements, which could impact various sectors like banking, insurance, and trade, potentially leading to increased costs for businesses and consumers.