These are the world's 16 most competitive nations for attracting and retaining entrepreneurs

16. Ireland — 70.15

15. Canada — 70.43

14. Germany — 70.72

13. Iceland — 71.03

12. Australia — 71.08

11. New Zealand — 71.12

10. Luxembourg — 71.18

9. United Kingdom — 71.44

8. Netherlands — 73.02

7. Sweden — 73.53

6. Finland — 73.78

5. Denmark — 73.85

4. Norway — 74.67

3. USA — 76.64

2. Singapore — 77.27

1. Switzerland — 81.82