The Economist Top 10 ranking of which economy did best in 2025
- Valerie Charoux
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News World Economy – Here is The Economist Top 10 ranking of which economy did best in 2025 among OECD countries for Q3 2025, according to The Economist report dated December 7th, 2025:
The Economist Top 10 ranking of which economy did best in 2025:
1 – Portugal
Portugal ranks No.1 Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
Portugal has a GDP growth rate of 2.4% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Portugal has a Share Prices growth rate of 20.9% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Portugal leads The Economist's global ranking for 2025, supported by above-average European growth, controlled inflation, and significant gains in the stock market, which appreciated by more than 20% in 2025, placing Portugal among the best performing stock markets globally.
The Economist describes Portugal’s economy being “as sweet as a custard tart”.
2 – Ireland
Ireland ranks 2nd Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
Ireland has a GDP growth rate of 3.2% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Ireland has a Share Prices growth rate of 20.1% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
3 – Israel
Israel ranks 3rd Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
Israel has a GDP growth rate of 3.5% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Israel has a Share Prices growth rate of 53.3% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
4 – Colombia
Colombia ranks 4th Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
Colombia has a GDP growth rate of 3.4% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Colombia has a Share Prices growth rate of 43.8% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
5 – Spain
Spain ranks 5th Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
Spain has a GDP growth rate of 2.8% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Spain has a Share Prices growth rate of 35.0% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
6 – Czech Republic
The Czech Republic ranks 6th Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
The Czech Republic has a GDP growth rate of 2.8% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
The Czech Republic has a Share Prices growth rate of 46.2% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
7 – Greece
Greece ranks 7th Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
Greece has a GDP growth rate of 1.7% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Greece has a Share Prices growth rate of 44.0% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
8 – Canada
Canada ranks 8th Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
Canada has a GDP growth rate of 1.4% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Canada has a Share Prices growth rate of 24.0% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
9 – Slovenia
Slovenia ranks 9th Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
Slovenia has a GDP growth rate of 1.6% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Slovenia has a Share Prices growth rate of 52.8% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
10 – Poland
Poland ranks 10th Economy that did best in 2025, according to The Economist.
Poland has a GDP growth rate of 3.8% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Poland has a Share Prices growth rate of 33.5% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
