Economic Performance  which measures macro-economic evaluation of the domestic economy comprises the following sub-factors:

(i)         Domestic Economy;

(ii)        International Trade;

(iii)        International Investment;

(iv)       Employment; and

(v)        Prices.

Sub-factors under Government Efficiency which show the extent to which government policies are conducive to competitiveness comprise:

(i)         Public Finance;

(ii)        Fiscal Policy;

(iii)        Institutional Framework;

(iv)       Business Legislation; and

(v)        Societal Framework.

Business Efficiency indicates the extent to which the national environment encourages enterpises to perform in an innovative, profitable and responsible manner measured through 5 sub-factors:

(i)         Productivity & Efficiency;

(ii)        Labour Market;

(iii)        Finance;

(iv)       Management Practices; and

(v)        Attitudes and Values.

Lastly, Infrastructure evaluates the extent to which basic, technological, scientific and human resources meet the needs of businesses based on the following sub-factors:

(i)         Basic Infrastructure;

(ii)        Technological Infrastructure;

(iii)        Scientific Infrastructure;

(iv)       Health, and

(v)        Education.