Ranked 23^rd, Ireland has moved up one place in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competiveness Report 2016-2017, which provides an in-depth assessment of the factors driving productivity and prosperity across 138 counties.

 In the report it is highlighted that Ireland performs well in relation to goods market efficiency (ranked 5^th), labour market efficiency (12^th), technological readiness (12^th), institutions (12^th), health and primary education (13^th) and higher education and training (13^th). Further analysis on Ireland’s performance, strengths and weaknesses can be read here.