fDi Intelligence uses real-time data to create the European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024 report, a resource for cross-border investment analysis. Despite the challenges faced by foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2023, the ranking sought to identify the most promising investment destinations across Europe.
The assessment considered 330 European cities categorised by population size and 141 European regions, evaluating them based on economic potential, business friendliness, connectivity, human capital and lifestyle, and cost-effectiveness.
Amsterdam ranked #2 in the major cities category, maintaining its standing among the top trio alongside London and Dublin. While London holds the title of Europe's top city for talent availability and lifestyle, the Dutch capital closely follows, leveraging a combination of talent availability, connectivity, business environment, and economic potential. Dublin secured its third-place position primarily due to its promising economic prospects.
