Dublin City and Region have strong showing in new FDI rankings.
Dublin City has been ranked 1st for Economic Potential by fDi Intelligence – a division of the Financial Times – in their ranking for Major European Cities of the Future 2025. This is up one place from the 2024 position. Dublin City once again had a very strong showing in these standings which benchmark European locations attractiveness for foreign direct investment according to their economic, financial, and business strengths.
Supported by its strong Economic Potential outturn and its ranking of 3rd for Business Friendliness and 7th for FDI Strategy, Dublin City placed 2nd Overall in the Major European Cities of the Future 2025 category, rising one place from 2024.
fDi Intelligence also rank regions according to their size and the Dublin Region placed highly this year. In fDi’s Small European Regions of the Future 2025, the Dublin Region was awarded with 1st place in three different categories; Overall, Economic Potential and Business Friendliness. The Region was also ranked 10th for Human Capital and Lifestyle. The Dublin Region also placed 1st Overall, for Economic Potential, and for Business Friendliness in 2024 in the same category, and so has sustained its superb rankings this year.
These rankings showcase the City and Region’s continued attractiveness for investment from foreign businesses despite global uncertainty.
Commenting on the results, Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council said:
Dublin has long had a reputation for attracting the best international talent and investment, not only due to its highly-capable and skilled workforce but also due to the city’s international connectivity. Throughout a challenging period for Foreign Direct Investment across Europe, Dublin has remained one of the most attractive locations to live, work, learn and invest in. Dublin City Council is committed to driving sustainable growth as well as attracting and retaining talent and investment. The excellent fDi Intelligence ranking for 2025 are a testament to the outstanding work being done throughout the region.
