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Top 10 countries struggling for funds

  • <p><b>Greece</b></p>Greece tops the ranking for the economies most constrained by the cost of finance and a shortage of working capital.<p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 59%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    1/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Greece

    Greece tops the ranking for the economies most constrained by the cost of finance and a shortage of working capital.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 59%

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Vietnam</b></p>Although Vietnam is considered to be one of the major economies in the world, businesses in the country are the most concerned by a shortage of long-term finance.<p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 59%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    2/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Vietnam

    Although Vietnam is considered to be one of the major economies in the world, businesses in the country are the most concerned by a shortage of long-term finance.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 59%

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>India</b></p>India is listed among the top five major economies with high proportions of business constrained by funding issues. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 54%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    3/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    India

    India is listed among the top five major economies with high proportions of business constrained by funding issues.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 54%

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Spain</b></p>Spain’s strong economic growth helped the government to reduce the government debt but the businesses however are still facing a problem when it comes to funds.<p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 45%</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
    4/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Spain

    Spain’s strong economic growth helped the government to reduce the government debt but the businesses however are still facing a problem when it comes to funds.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 45%

    (Photo: Getty Images)

  • <p><b>Italy</b></p>Italy was rapidly transformed from an agriculture based economy into one of the world's most industrialized nations. Today, the businesses in this country are constrained by funding issues. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 42%</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
    5/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Italy

    Italy was rapidly transformed from an agriculture based economy into one of the world's most industrialized nations. Today, the businesses in this country are constrained by funding issues.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 42%

    (Photo: Getty Images)

  • <p><b>Argentina</b></p>Manufacturing is the largest sector in the nation's economy, and is well-integrated into Argentine agriculture, with half the nation's industrial exports being agricultural in nature. However, the support of lenders in this country has not improved significantly. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 40%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    6/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Argentina

    Manufacturing is the largest sector in the nation's economy, and is well-integrated into Argentine agriculture, with half the nation's industrial exports being agricultural in nature. However, the support of lenders in this country has not improved significantly.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 40%

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Thailand</b></p>Thailand has experienced rapid economic growth, and is presently a newly industrialized country and a major exporter. Businesses in this country express dissatisfaction with the support provided by lenders. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 37%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    7/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Thailand

    Thailand has experienced rapid economic growth, and is presently a newly industrialized country and a major exporter. Businesses in this country express dissatisfaction with the support provided by lenders.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 37%

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Turkey</b></p>Turkey has gradually opened up its markets through economic reforms by reducing government controls on foreign trade and investment. But the proportion of identifying lenders to support businesses in the country is on a downside. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 35%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    8/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Turkey

    Turkey has gradually opened up its markets through economic reforms by reducing government controls on foreign trade and investment. But the proportion of identifying lenders to support businesses in the country is on a downside.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 35%

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Russia</b></p>Russia has a market economy with enormous natural resources. Oil, natural gas, metals, and timber account for more than 80 percent of Russian exports abroad. The businesses in this country are however struggling for funds. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 32%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    9/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Russia

    Russia has a market economy with enormous natural resources. Oil, natural gas, metals, and timber account for more than 80 percent of Russian exports abroad. The businesses in this country are however struggling for funds.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 32%

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Georgia</b></p>Georgia's economy is becoming more devoted to services, moving away from agricultural sector. Today, the businesses in this country are constrained by funding issues. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 31%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    10/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Georgia

    Georgia's economy is becoming more devoted to services, moving away from agricultural sector. Today, the businesses in this country are constrained by funding issues.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 31%

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

  • <p><b>Ireland</b></p>Ireland completes the ranking for the economies most constrained by the cost of finance and a shortage of working capital. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 31%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
    11/11

    Top 10 countries struggling for funds

    Ireland

    Ireland completes the ranking for the economies most constrained by the cost of finance and a shortage of working capital.

    Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 31%

    (Photo: ThinkStock)

<p><b>Greece</b></p>Greece tops the ranking for the economies most constrained by the cost of finance and a shortage of working capital.<p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 59%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Vietnam</b></p>Although Vietnam is considered to be one of the major economies in the world, businesses in the country are the most concerned by a shortage of long-term finance.<p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 59%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>India</b></p>India is listed among the top five major economies with high proportions of business constrained by funding issues. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 54%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Spain</b></p>Spain’s strong economic growth helped the government to reduce the government debt but the businesses however are still facing a problem when it comes to funds.<p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 45%</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
<p><b>Italy</b></p>Italy was rapidly transformed from an agriculture based economy into one of the world's most industrialized nations. Today, the businesses in this country are constrained by funding issues. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 42%</p><p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
<p><b>Argentina</b></p>Manufacturing is the largest sector in the nation's economy, and is well-integrated into Argentine agriculture, with half the nation's industrial exports being agricultural in nature. However, the support of lenders in this country has not improved significantly. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 40%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Thailand</b></p>Thailand has experienced rapid economic growth, and is presently a newly industrialized country and a major exporter. Businesses in this country express dissatisfaction with the support provided by lenders. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 37%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Turkey</b></p>Turkey has gradually opened up its markets through economic reforms by reducing government controls on foreign trade and investment. But the proportion of identifying lenders to support businesses in the country is on a downside. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 35%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Russia</b></p>Russia has a market economy with enormous natural resources. Oil, natural gas, metals, and timber account for more than 80 percent of Russian exports abroad. The businesses in this country are however struggling for funds. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 32%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Georgia</b></p>Georgia's economy is becoming more devoted to services, moving away from agricultural sector. Today, the businesses in this country are constrained by funding issues. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 31%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>
<p><b>Ireland</b></p>Ireland completes the ranking for the economies most constrained by the cost of finance and a shortage of working capital. <p>Average percentage of businesses struggling for funds: 31%</p><p>(Photo: ThinkStock)</p>

Globally, the proportion of businesses citing lenders as supportive of their business has increased marginally from 74% in 2011, to 75% this year. The report states that in times of economic uncertainty, it is even more important that business leaders stay close to lenders, keeping them informed of how their funding needs change.
(Source: Grant Thronton International Business Report)