Top 10 Countries to Do Business In

8. Norway

Norway is a vibrant and successful mixed economy, having an active private sector, a large state sector and a boundless social subsidiary. The main areas such as the petroleum sector are controlled by the Norwegian government, through extended regulations and large-scale public owned organizations. Norway is the world's second-largest gas exporter; and seventh largest oil exporter. The country is abundantly blessed with natural resources.

GDP Growth: 1.7 percent
GDP/Capita: $ 98,102
Trade Balance: 14.5 percent
Population: 4.7 M
Public Debt as percent of GDP: 58 percent
Unemployment: 3.3 percent
Inflation: 1.3 percent

9. Finland

Finland has been a highly industrialized economy and also a highly big free-market economy. The country has a per capita GDP output roughly that of Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The Trade sector alone has been accounting of more than one third of the GDP over the past few years.

Finland has been known for the high-tech exports of mobile phones, especially Nokia. The country is very strong in the manufacturing field, like wood, metals, telecommunications and electronics. Amongst the EU nations, Finland has been one of the best performing economies.

GDP Growth: 2.9 percent
GDP/Capita: $49,391
Trade Balance: (-) 0.5 percent
Population: 5.3 M
Public Debt as percent of GDP: 49 percent
Unemployment: 7.8 percent
Inflation: 3.3 percent

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