Who we are

The Economist Intelligence Unit helps business leaders prepare for opportunity, empowering them to act with confidence when making strategic decisions.

Success when operating internationally means understanding how tomorrow will differ from today. From such insight comes opportunity. Our forecasting and advisory services have informed entrepreneurs, financiers and government figures around the world since 1946. Our coherent and impartial assessment of the future can be depended on to deliver the insight needed to succeed in a complex and changing world.

Best analytical minds

Our analysts are of the highest calibre, determined to seek out the facts that will steer their analytical thinking. Their economic, political and business expertise is augmented by our worldwide network of country specialists.

This extensive resource allows us to question, dissect and unravel the most complex topics using on-the-ground insight, supplying the context you need to take the right decision for your organisation.

Comprehensive global coverage

We operate in virtually every country and cover every developed and emerging market. Our understanding of local nuances brings a level of insight about individual countries and industries that you cannot find elsewhere.

It is not just our global reach that sets us apart. The breadth of our knowledge, gained from decades of research and analytical experience, gives our clients the confidence to base decisions on EIU intelligence.

Distinguished by integrity, strengthened by heritage

Our clients tell us they value our integrity above all else. It underpins everything we do and is never compromised.

We operate as an independent business within The Economist Group and share a steadfast commitment to clarity and independence of thought with our sister organisation, The Economist. For more than six decades, we have been delivering impartial business intelligence to our clients, equipping decision-makers with insight they can trust.