Switzerland has emerged as the world’s most resilient country for investors in 2025, topping the 2025 Global Investment Risk & Resilience Index released by Henley & Partners and AlphaGeo. The index evaluates nations on their ability to handle economic, geopolitical, and environmental shocks effectively.
Denmark, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden join Switzerland in the top five. Smaller, well-governed economies outperform larger nations through strong governance, infrastructure, and innovation, offering investors confidence and long-term stability.
The Global Investment Risk & Resilience Index evaluates 226 nations on two fronts: their exposure to crises such as war, climate shocks, and regulations, and their capacity to recover through governance, innovation, and infrastructure, showing where investors are most secure globally.
Top-ranked countries like Switzerland and the Nordic states benefit from stable governance, efficient state mechanisms, and predictability. Low corruption, strong public trust, and social equality create a favourable investment environment, distinguishing them from less resilient nations.
On the other hand, India ranks 155th globally, with high exposure to risks and moderate resilience. Despite rapid GDP growth, regulatory uncertainty, and socio-economic inequality limit the country’s ability to handle economic, environmental, and political shocks effectively.
Within the BRICS group, China (49th) leads with strong infrastructure and adaptability, followed by Russia (94th), India (155th), Brazil (150th), and South Africa (145th).
The index also reveals that size does not guarantee resilience. Countries like the US (32nd), UK (23rd), Japan (35th), and Italy (48th) show that effective governance, innovation, and adaptability matter more than land area, population, or military power in ensuring long-term stability.
Meanwhile, Europe leads the top tier of the index, but its resilience faces challenges from social welfare pressures, political crises, and dependence on foreign technology. Stagnant productivity and reliance on American and Chinese tech may impact Europe’s long-term investment appeal and global standing.
The Global Investment Risk & Resilience Index helps investors and governments assess exposure and recovery capacity, showing where capital is safest and highlighting how governance, innovation, and infrastructure support long-term economic stability.
