Switzerland the most competitive country in the world. The others are Singapore, Finland, US, Sweden, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, UK It's most notable strengths are Innovation and labor market efficiency sophistication of its business sector Switzerland’s top-notch scientific research institutions Excellent on the-job-training opportunities Moreover, public institutions in Switzerland are among the most effective and transparent in the world Independent judiciary, a strong rule of law, Highly accountable public sector. Competitiveness is also buttressed by excellent infrastructure Highly developed financial markets Switzerland’s macroeconomic environment is among the most stable in the world This is as per the WEF - World Competitiveness Report