Cyprus improved its standing in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026 , climbing to 42nd place among 70 economies , up from 44th place in 2025.
The country’s rise was primarily driven by stronger economic performance , improvements in its business environment, as well as better infrastructure.
The latest findings from the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026 , which evaluates 70 economies using 341 criteria, showed that Cyprus reversed part
