Switzerland ranked world’s most secure country for investment

Switzerland leads the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, reflecting its exceptional stability, innovation capacity, and governance quality.

Switzerland has been ranked first worldwide in the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, a new study by Henley & Partners in collaboration with the AI-driven analytics platform AlphaGeo. The index evaluates how countries balance exposure to geopolitical, economic, and climate-related risks with their ability to remain stable, govern effectively, and sustain long-term value creation.

According to the report, Switzerland achieves an overall score of 88.42 out of 100, positioning it as the world’s most resilient and lowest-risk investment environment. The country’s total risk score of 9.1 is classified as very low, underpinned by minimal inflation and regulatory risk, stable political conditions, and limited exposure to currency or climate-related volatility.

On the resilience side, Switzerland records an exceptionally high score of 85.94, supported by its world-leading performance in innovation (1.00), governance (0.97), and climate resilience (0.99). The index also highlights the country’s strong economic complexity and fiscal policy framework, confirming its capacity to adapt to global shocks while maintaining competitiveness and investor confidence.

A global benchmark for stability and preparedness

“This index is a new, useful tool in understanding where true sovereign risks and resilience lie. For investors, companies, and global citizens, it offers unprecedented clarity on where to place confidence and capital in the years ahead,” said Christian H. Kälin, Chairman of Henley & Partners.

Developed from AlphaGeo’s pioneering Climate Risk and Resilience framework, the index applies a dual approach to assess both exposure and preparedness, offering a comprehensive view of investment security across 150 economies. Following Switzerland in the top ranks are Denmark, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden, countries recognized for equitable growth, robust institutions, and forward-looking social policies.

Switzerland’s first-place ranking underscores its long-standing reputation as a safe, reliable, and innovation-driven investment hub. With a combination of economic sophistication, regulatory transparency, and environmental foresight, the country continues to set the global standard for sustainable prosperity in an increasingly uncertain world.