Europe is a hub for global business, offering a dynamic mix of innovation, talent and quality of life. From established economic powerhouses to emerging hubs, the continent is a rich landscape for entrepreneurs, investors, startups and corporations. Fortune Best Cities in Europe for Business 2024 highlights the top 50 centers that excel in key metrics including quality of life, economic vitality and business attractiveness. These cities are also leaders in sustainability, technology and the green economy.
We assessed the size of the population; labor productivity; migration; corporate and personal tax rates; cost of living; prevalence of Fortune 500 Europe companies; ranking of top local universities, number of thefts; hours of sunshine; local perceptions of quality of life; the general satisfaction of the inhabitants with the city; Travel times to the airport by car and public transport, among others. Click here to read the full methodology.
Whether you’re expanding your network or looking for new investment opportunities, these 50 cities are poised to be the epicenter of growth and success in the coming year.
Discover the top European business destinations:
1. Zurich, Switzerland
2. Vienna, Austria
3. Munich, Germany
4. Luxembourg, Luxembourg
5. Dublin, Ireland
6. Geneva, Switzerland
7. Copenhagen, Denmark
8. Oslo, Norway
9. Amsterdam, Netherlands
10. Graz, Austria
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11. Aalborg, Denmark
12. Rennes, France
13. Hamburg, Germany
14. Strasbourg, France
15. Groningen, Netherlands
16. Rotterdam, Netherlands
17. Prague, Czech Republic
18. Stockholm, Sweden
19. Düsseldorf, Germany,
20. Brussels, Belgium
21. Helsinki, Finland
22. Antwerp, Belgium
23. Stuttgart, Germany
24. London, United Kingdom
25. Tallinn, Estonia
26. Bordeaux, France
27. Frankfurt am Main, Germany
28. Paris, France
29. Nuremberg, Germany
30. Cardiff, United Kingdom
31. Berlin, Germany
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32. Manchester, United Kingdom
33. Madrid, Spain
34. Dresden, Germany
35. Warsaw, Poland
36. Belfast, United Kingdom
37. Gdansk, Poland
38. Vilnius, Lithuania
39. Leipzig, Germany
40. Lefkosia, Cyprus
41. Ostrava, Czech Republic
42. Malmö, Sweden
43. Glasgow, United Kingdom
44. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
45. Lille, France
46. Budapest, Hungary
47. Málaga, Spain
48. Krakow, Poland
49. Barcelona, Spain
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50. Valletta, Malta
