Countries by Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the INSEAD Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) in 2025, which measures countries' ability to grow, attract, and retain talent across dimensions including workforce skills, entrepreneurship, and openness to global mobility. Switzerland has topped the GTCI for multiple consecutive years, underpinned by one of the world's most productive labour markets, outstanding vocational training systems, and a trilingual workforce with deep integration into European economic networks.

✨ AI Insight

Switzerland's leading score of 79.4 underscores its established reputation for fostering a highly skilled workforce and effective vocational training systems. The gap between Switzerland and the second-place Singapore (77.2) is significant, suggesting that while Singapore excels in attracting talent, it still trails behind in overall competitiveness. The United States, at 76.8, reflects a strong entrepreneurial spirit but faces challenges in workforce integration. Notably, countries like Denmark (76.5) and Sweden (76.1) are also in the mix, indicating a close competition among top-tier nations. The data suggests that nations prioritizing educational frameworks and openness to global talent will continue to thrive in the GTCI rankings.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Switzerland leads with 79 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 76 · median: 76.

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Gap in 2025: Switzerland is 1.1× larger than Norway.