It analyzes a series of indicators, grouped into 12 pillars of competitiveness, that evaluate the policies, economic factors and specific institutional conditions of each country that determine its level of productivity. The 12 pillars are divided into 3 large categories: basic requirements, efficiency maximizers, and factors for innovation and sophistication. The score obtained in each category is presented in a scale from 1 to 7, where 7 is the highest possible score. This score in turn, determines the ranking that each country occupies with respect to the other countries.

This Index allows countries to identify its strengths and weaknesses that either promote or hinder economic growth. In many cases, this has led to the creation of new public policies that promote a climate of investment more suited to each country’s development path.

The 2012-2013 assessment for Guatemala was published on September 5, 2012 and presented the following results (last column): The presentation and the report and the results of previous assessments are available in the download section.