Irish capital leads fDi's city rankings ahead of Amsterdam, while UK tops country list
Latest Rankings
The UK tops Europe renewable energy ranking
France and Spain follow in fDi’s ranking for Top European Locations for Renewable Energy FDI 2020
fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2020/21 – Winners
In spite of the uncertainty caused by Brexit, London retains its position as fDi's European City of the Future for 2020/21, while Paris keeps the regional crown.
Rankings schedule
Tier 2 Cities of the Future 2020/21
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In August 2020, fDi Magazine will publish its ranking of the economic, financial and business strengths of Tier 2 cities worldwide– ‘Tier 2 Cities of the Future 2020/21’. We are searching for those cities with the most promising prospects for inward investment, economic development and business expansion. |
Could your location be fDi’s Tier 2 City of the Future?
fDi Magazine will publish the top locations in the following categories: Economic Potential, Cost
Effectiveness, Connectivity, Human Capital and Lifestyle, Business Friendliness and FDI Strategy.
fDi Benchmark will analyse quantitative data for all categories, with the exception of FDI Strategy.
For this qualitative category, we invite those charged with FDI promotion to complete a short online
survey detailing the current FDI strategy they offer potential investors.
There is no cost to submit.
Application Link: | CLICK HERE | |
Closing Date: | Friday 12th June | |
Publication Date: | August 2020 | |
For more information contact: | naomi.davies@ft.com |
Global Free Zones of the Year 2020
Could your free zone be fDi’s Global Free Zone of the Year 2020?
In October 2020, fDi Magazine will crown its 2020 Global Free Zones of the Year, recognising the
most promising free zones across the world. We are looking for those free zones which offer the
best investment environments and prospects for business expansion and economic development.
We are inviting investment promotion agencies, free zone operators, local and regional
governments, as well as economic development units to supply additional information about their
free zones, by completing a short survey detailing your zone’s occupancy rates and incentives.
Closing date for submissions: 19th June 2020
Publication date: October 2020
Contact: naomi.davies@ft.com
+44 20787 33721
Previous Rankings
fDi Strategy Awards 2019 – the winners
Lithuania's Go Vilnius has been named fDi’s IPA of the Year for 2019, and organisations from across the globe are commended for their investment promotion and economic development activities.
fDi Tourism Locations of the Future 2019/20 ranking
Thailand has held on to its title of fDi’s Tourism Location of the Future, followed by Macau and Portugal.
Top fDi Performers 2019
A look at the results of fDi’s rankings throughout 2019 finds that Singapore and New York dominated the year’s league tables, followed by Shanghai, Tokyo and London
fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year 2019 – the winners
The UAE's DMCC takes home the top prize in fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year for a fifth consecutive year.
Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2019/20 – the winners
Singapore has retained its place at the top of fDi's Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future ranking, with Shanghai and Tokyo completing the top three list.
Fintech Locations of the Future 2019/20: London tops first ranking
London has been named fDi’s inaugural Fintech Location of the Future for 2019/20, followed by Singapore and Belfast. Naomi Davies reports.
Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2019: Serbia storms to top
fDi Intelligence research reveals which countries receive more than their ‘expected share’ of FDI.
Russia most diversified commodity economy for the fourth year
Russia remains fDi’s most diversified commodity economy, while second ranked Brazil has displaced Ukraine into third place.
American Cities of the Future 2019/20 - the winners
New York continues to reign as leader of fDi’s American Cities of the Future 2019/20 ranking.
American Cities of the Future 2019/20 – FDI strategy
A more detailed look at fDi's judges’ top five American Cities of the Future 2019/20 for FDI strategy.
Island Economies of the Future 2019/20 – the results
Cyprus is ranked first in fDi’s Island Economies of the Future rankings.
Sri Lanka retains crown as fDi’s most diversified island economy
Sri Lanka and New Zealand hang on first and second place in fDi's Diversification Index for island economies.
fDi Rankings
2020/21
2019/20
- fDi Strategy Awards 2019
- Tourism Locations of the Future 2019/20
- Top fDi Performers 2019
- Global Free Zones of the Year 2019
- Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2019/20
- Fintech Locations of the Future 2019/20
- Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2019
- Russia most diversified commodity economy for the fourth year
- fDi American Cities of the Future 2019/20
- fDi Island Economies of the Future 2019/20
- fDi Smart Locations of the Future 2019/20
- fDi Biotech Locations of the Future 2019/20
- Asia-Pacific leads global list for BPO
- fDi Renewable Energy Investments of the Year 2019 - the winners
- fDi Return on Investment Ranking 2019: the results
- fDi’s Polish Cities of the Future 2019/20
2018/19
- Top fDi Performers 2018
- fDi Global Cities of the Future 2018/19
- fDi's Investors of the Year 2018
- fDi Strategy Awards 2018
- fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year 2018
- fDi's Nation Brands ranking 2018
- Digital Economies of the Future 2018/19
- fDi’s Latin American States of the Future 2018/19 – the winners
- fDi's Top US Counties ranking 2018: big cities bring home the investment
- fDi’s Top Tiger Cub Cities 2018: Ho Chi Minh shows its claws
- Mozambique tops 2017 Greenfield FDI Performance Index
- Russia claims fDi Diversification Index hat-trick
- fDi’s Aerospace Cities of the Future 2018/19
- Sri Lanka most diversified island economy again
- Where do German companies invest?
- fDi Manufacturing Locations of the Future 2018/19
- Singapore leads AI destinations ranking
- Singapore retains FDI reinvestment crown
- fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2018/19
2017/18
- fDi Strategy Awards 2017
- Tourism Locations of the Future 2017/18
- Global Free Zones of the Year 2017
- Nation Brands 2017
- fDi's Asia-Pacific cities of the future 2017/18
- Shanghai wind out at biotech's 2017 hotspots are revealed
- fDi Island Economies of the Future 2017/18
- Sri Lanka retains most diversified island economy crown
- fDi American Cities of the Future 2017/18 - New York triumphs again
- fDi American Cities of the Future 2017/18 - FDI strategy winners
- fDi Reinvestment Ranking 2017: Singapore takes top spot
- Polish Cities of the Future 2017/18
2016/17
- Global Cities of the Future 2016/17
- fDi Strategy Awards 2016
- fDi Investors of the Year 2016
- Nation brands 2016
- Global free zones of the year 2016
- German cities of the future 2016/17: the winners
- Chinese provinces of the Future 2016/17: the winners
- Sri Lanka ranked as most diversified island economy
- South American States of the Future 2016/17: the winners
- Mexican States of the Future 2016/17: the winners
- European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/17
2015/16
- American Cities of the Future 2015/16
- Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2015/16
- Caribbean & Central American Countries of the Future 2015/16
- European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/17
- Global Free Zones of the Year 2015
- Middle East & African Countries of the Future 2015/16
- Polish Cities of the Future 2015/16
2014/15
- Chinese Provinces of the Future 2014/15
- European Cities and Regions of the Future 2014/15
- Global Cities of the Future 2014/15
- Global Free Zones of the Year 2014
- Middle East and North Africa Free Zones of the Year 2014
- South American States of the Future 2014/15
2013/14
- African Countries of the Future 2013/14
- American Cities of the Future 2013/14
- Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2013/14
- Caribbean and Central American Countries of the Future 2013/14
- Middle East Free Zones of the Future 2013/14
- Projects of the Year 2012
2012/13
- European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13
- Digital Marketing Awards 2012
- Global Free Zones of the Future 2012/13
- Middle East Cities of the Future 2012/13
2011/12
- African Countries of the Future 2011/12
- American Cities of the Future 2011/12
- Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2011/12
- Middle East Free Zones of the Future 2011/12
2010/11
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