Country Observatory

Explore our Country Observatory to gain a deeper understanding of how countries balance economic competitiveness, soft power, and reputation while contributing to global well-being and sustainability.

Our country profiles provide detailed summaries of various rankings, studies, and indices that measure and monitor economic and sustainability performance, country brand strength, soft power and global reputation.

Disclaimer: The information presented on this website is intended to provide a general overview and facilitate comparison between different cities and countries over time. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data, we cannot be held responsible for any typographical errors or inaccuracies. The data is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Users should verify any information before relying on it for decision-making purposes.

Economic competitiveness, sustainability performance, attractiveness and contribution to global well-being are some of the topics we look at in our country profiles: summaries of rankings, studies and indices measuring and monitoring a country's performance, its brand strength and reputation.

Countries profiled so far:

Country Showcases

In our country showcases we take a closer look at a specific country and its “brand”: what makes it attractive, which are its key strengths and challenges, how does it see itself, and how do others see it? A snapshot of vision, achievements and strategies. You'd like us to showcase your country? Please contact us.

Latest Country Showcases:

Who Is Who - Country Branding Impact Makers

Over the last ten years we've had the great fortune to speak with many of world's leading country brand professionals - researchers, country brand managers and public diplomacy specialists. These interviews offer a valuable look behind the scenes of country branding: the strategies and visions, the challenges and latest trends likely to affect the image, reputation and brand(ing) of countries. Visit here our collection including all interviews with country brand professionals.

Our latest interviews with country brand professionals:

Pumela Salela: Changing Brand Africa

Pumela Salela is on a mission to brand Africa one country at a time. Discover her inspiring journey and connect with her as a speaker and advisor.

Country Branding Strategy Insights & Examples

Our country branding case studies offer a deep dive into successful strategies implemented in specific countries, providing invaluable insights for informed decision-making and policy formulation.

Daniel Valverde on Costa Rica’s Country Branding Strategy

Daniel Valverde Bagnarello on Costa Rica's country branding strategy and how the nation is successfully linking its brand proposition with values of sustainability and climate emergency mitigation.

Country-of-Origin Branding: The Story of Turkey, Kernel & Roast

How country-of-origin can be used to brand a store, and how branded stores can feed back into the strength and reputation of a country's brand: example of Turkey and Kenel & Roast's flagship store in London, UK.

Let's Connect

You'd like to know more about our country observatory - the showcases, expert interviews, or benchmarking? Contact us!