Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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13th August 2019 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

PwC: Global Top 100 companies (2019) by Market Capitalisation

The US continues to dominate, with 54 companies in the Global Top 100, representing 63% of overall value, up from 51% ten years ago. Europe’s roster reduced by 11 companies, with a decline in its value share of 12% over the same period.

8th August 2019 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

ING Bank Czech Republic: Surprising fall in industry

Industrial production fell by 6.4% year-on-year in June after more than 3% growth in previous months. Some of this is related to calendar effects and other one-off factors, but the weaker result is also a reminder that Czech industry is not immune to the German industrial slowdown.

8th August 2019 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Czechia ranks 26th in the 2019 Global Innovation Index, maintaining relatively stable rankings since 2014

The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2019 ranks and breaks down the innovation performance of 129 countries and economies around the world. Czech Republic ranks 26th in the overall ranking.