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The Most Innovative Countries
Ranked by WIPO's Global Innovation Index: research output, technology adoption, business environment, scored 0–100. Innovation concentrates: the gap between the top 10 and everyone else is wider than any other index on this site.
In the latest WIPO Global Innovation Index (0–100) data, Switzerland leads at 66.0, ahead of Sweden and United States.
WIPO Global Innovation Index (0–100) · 138 countries covered
Quick answers
What is the most innovative country in the world?
Switzerland scores highest on the Global Innovation Index at 66.0. Source: WIPO Global Innovation Index (0–100). 138 countries are covered; the full ranked table is on this page.
What is the most innovative country in Europe?
Switzerland scores highest on the Global Innovation Index in Europe at 66.0, ranked #1 worldwide. Source: WIPO Global Innovation Index (0–100).
Full ranking · 138 countries
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Most Innovative Countries — Europe
Top 10 of 41 ranked Europe countries; world rank in the left column.
Most Innovative Countries — Asia
Top 10 of 36 ranked Asia countries; world rank in the left column.
Most Innovative Countries — North America
Top 10 of 13 ranked North America countries; world rank in the left column.
Most Innovative Countries — South America
Top 10 of 10 ranked South America countries; world rank in the left column.
Most Innovative Countries — Africa
Top 10 of 36 ranked Africa countries; world rank in the left column.
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