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The Global Opportunity Index 2025 (GOI) once again ranks Chile once again places Chile as the leading country in foreign direct investment, surpassing Brazil and Mexico. Uruguay and Costa Rica follow in second and third place, respectively.
The ranking, developed by the Milken Institute and based on data from 2023, evaluates key factors such as the business environment, regulatory policies, institutional stability and the ability of countries to attract investment. In this sense, Chile stands out especially for its favorable legal framework, its advanced financial infrastructure and its integration to international markets, which makes it an ideal destination for those seeking long-term investment opportunities.
Meanwhile, among the region's large economies, Mexico has managed to remain in fourth place, thanks to its economic openness and the strength of its manufacturing sector. However, its performance in terms of regulation and competitiveness remains a challenge to climb the rankings. Brazil, although a key player in the continent, is in seventh place due to the political and fiscal complications it faces.
Although Argentina possesses significant natural resources, the report places the country in a less favorable position due to its economic and political instability. However, with the recent changes in government, a possible improvement is on the horizon if more consistent pro-market policies are implemented.
The GOI 2025 confirms that investors prefer countries with a stable business environment, predictable economic policies and reliable institutions.
Check here the ranking of investment opportunities 2025, taking into account Latin American and Caribbean nations. The rankings range from 1 (most attractive investment conditions) to 116 (least attractive investment conditions).
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