Countries by Global Innovation Index 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the WIPO Global Innovation Index 2024, which assesses innovation capability and output across over 80 indicators. Switzerland has topped the Global Innovation Index for 14 consecutive years — reflecting an innovation ecosystem characterised by world-leading universities, a highly educated technical workforce, deep collaboration between academia and industry, high R&D investment, and a patent system that consistently produces more intellectual property per capita than any other country.

✨ AI Insight

Switzerland's dominance in the Global Innovation Index is underscored by its significant lead over Sweden, which is 3.4 points behind at 64.2. The United States, while a powerhouse in innovation, trails at 63.1, indicating a potential area for growth in its innovation ecosystem. The consistent performance of these countries suggests a strong foundation in education, R&D investment, and collaboration between sectors. Notably, the gap between the top three and the rest, including the United Kingdom at 62.4 and Singapore at 61.7, emphasizes the challenges faced by other nations in matching the innovation output of these leaders. The trend indicates that while innovation is a global priority, the disparity in scores reflects varying levels of investment and infrastructure across countries.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Switzerland leads with 68 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 62 · median: 62.

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Gap in 2024: Switzerland is 1.1× larger than Denmark.