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Business Facilities’ 22nd Annual Rankings Report: 2026 Global Rankings
7 Aug 2026
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The 2026 Business Facilities Global Rankings highlight the countries and regions demonstrating strength across key areas of corporate investment and growth. From foreign direct investment and artificial intelligence to specialized industry clusters and headquarters advantages, the rankings reflect the changing dynamics influencing global site selection decisions.
FDI Leaders: U.S. Maintains Global Leadership
The ability to attract foreign direct investment remains a critical indicator of economic competitiveness. The 2026 FDI (Worldwide) ranking evaluates greenfield foreign direct investment activity while incorporating forward-looking indicators of investor confidence. Unlike rankings based solely on historical investment flows, the analysis also considers executive sentiment regarding where companies plan to direct investment over the next several years.
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