Switzerland leads
Switzerland is the highest-placed of the 35 countries covered, at 1st place, ahead of Sweden (2nd place).
What Global Innovation Index shows
Switzerland is the highest-placed of the 35 countries covered in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, at 1st place. The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of innovation performance across major economies worldwide. Measured as a Rank, the dataset serves as a key benchmark for evaluating countries' innovation capabilities, research and development (R&D), human capital, infrastructure, business sophistication, technology adoption, knowledge creation, and commercialization.
Nigeria trails
Nigeria is the lowest-placed of the countries covered, at 105th place.
Range across countries
The 35 countries span 1st to 105th place, a gap of 104 places. A lower rank number is better: 1st is the top of the index.
Country ranking
Global Innovation Index by country, 2025
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| Position↕ | Country↕ | Relative standing | Rank↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 1 | |
| 2 | Sweden | 2 | |
| 3 | U.S. | 3 | |
| 4 | South Korea | 4 | |
| 5 | Singapore | 5 | |
| 6 | UK | 6 | |
| 7 | Finland | 7 | |
| 8 | Netherlands | 8 | |
| 9 | Denmark | 9 | |
| 10 | China | 10 | |
| 11 | Germany | 11 | |
| 12 | Japan | 12 | |
| 13 | France | 13 | |
| 14 | Israel | 14 | |
| 15 | Canada | 17 | |
| 16 | Australia | 22 | |
| 17 | Italy | 28 | |
| 18 | Spain | 29 | |
| 19 | UAE | 30 | |
| 20 | Malaysia | 34 | |
| 21 | India | 38 | |
| 22 | Turkey | 43 | |
| 23 | Vietnam | 44 | |
| 24 | Thailand | 45 | |
| 25 | Saudi Arabia | 46 | |
| 26 | Philippines | 50 | |
| 27 | Chile | 51 | |
| 28 | Brazil | 52 | |
| 29 | Indonesia | 55 | |
| 30 | Mexico | 58 | |
| 31 | South Africa | 61 | |
| 32 | Colombia | 71 | |
| 33 | Argentina | 77 | |
| 34 | Egypt | 86 | |
| 35 | Nigeria | 105 |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Innovation Index — – Global Innovation Index (GII) is a composite index that measures the innovation performance of economies by evaluating their innovation capabilities and outcomes. Published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in collaboration with international partners, the index assesses how effectively countries foster innovation through institutions, human capital, infrastructure, markets, businesses, knowledge creation, and creative outputs. The GII is reported as an overall innovation score, with higher scores indicating stronger innovation performance.
The index includes indicators across seven core pillars: Institutions, Human Capital & Research, Infrastructure, Market Sophistication, Business Sophistication, Knowledge & Technology Outputs, and Creative Outputs. It incorporates measures such as research and development (R&D), education, ICT access, investment, access to finance, business innovation, patent and trademark activity, scientific publications, high-tech manufacturing, creative goods and services, and digital innovation. The index is compiled using standardized data from internationally recognized organizations, national statistical agencies, and WIPO's established methodology.
The index excludes direct measures of GDP, income levels, industrial output, trade performance, and firm profitability unless they are incorporated as part of the innovation assessment framework. It does not measure individual company innovation performance, specific research projects, or product-level innovation. Informal innovation activities, unrecorded research efforts, and country-specific innovation initiatives that are not captured by the standardized GII methodology are also excluded.
About this indicator
Innovation Index — – Global Innovation Index (GII) is a composite index that measures the innovation performance of economies by evaluating their innovation capabilities and outcomes. Published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in collaboration with international partners, the index assesses how effectively countries foster innovation through institutions, human capital, infrastructure, markets, businesses, knowledge creation, and creative outputs. The GII is reported as an overall innovation score, with higher scores indicating stronger innovation performance.
The rankings enable cross-country comparison of innovation ecosystems and provide valuable insights into economic competitiveness, technological advancement, and long-term sustainable development. Based on the validated 2025 rankings, Switzerland secured the 1st position globally, followed by Sweden (2nd) and the United States (3rd). South Korea (4th) and Singapore (5th) completed the global top five, reflecting their strong innovation ecosystems supported by advanced research, digital infrastructure, and high technology adoption. The United Kingdom (6th), Finland (7th), Netherlands (8th), Denmark (9th), and China (10th) rounded out the top ten, with China remaining the highest-ranked upper-middle-income economy. Other advanced innovation leaders included Germany (11th), Japan (12th), France (13th), Israel (14th), and Canada (17th). Mid-ranked economies comprised Australia (22nd), Italy (28th), Spain (29th), United Arab Emirates (30th), Malaysia (34th), and India (38th). Emerging innovators included Turkey (43rd), Vietnam (44th), Thailand (45th), Saudi Arabia (46th), Philippines (50th), Chile (51st), Brazil (52nd), Indonesia (55th), and Mexico (58th). Lower-ranked countries in the dataset included South Africa (61st), Colombia (71st), Argentina (77th), Egypt (86th), and Nigeria (105th). Overall, the dataset provides valuable insights into global innovation competitiveness and national innovation ecosystems. It supports international benchmarking, evaluation of innovation policies, investment analysis, and assessment of research and technology capabilities. Policymakers, businesses, investors, researchers, and innovation agencies can leverage the rankings to identify strengths and improvement areas, monitor innovation performance, prioritize R&D investments, strengthen digital transformation, and formulate evidence-based strategies that enhance productivity, technological leadership, and long-term economic growth.
- Indicator
- Innovation Index
- Region
- Global
- Unit
- Rank
- Coverage
- 2025, annual
- Category
- ICT & Media
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- wipo.int
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Global Innovation Index?
Definition – Global Innovation Index (GII) is a composite index that measures the innovation performance of economies by evaluating their innovation capabilities and outcomes. Published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in collaboration with international partners, the index assesses how effectively countries foster innovation through institutions, human capital, infrastructure, markets, businesses, knowledge creation, and creative outputs. The GII is reported as an overall innovation score, with higher scores indicating stronger innovation performance.
Which country is the highest-placed in the 2025 Global Innovation Index?
Among the 35 countries covered, Switzerland is the highest-placed, at 1st place.
Which covered country is the lowest-placed in the 2025 Global Innovation Index?
Nigeria is the lowest-placed of the 35 countries covered, at 105th place.
How should the Global Innovation Index be read?
The Global Innovation Index is reported as a rank for 2025. A lower rank number is better: 1st is the top of the index.
What does the Global Innovation Index include and exclude?
Included: The index includes indicators across seven core pillars: Institutions, Human Capital & Research, Infrastructure, Market Sophistication, Business Sophistication, Knowledge & Technology Outputs, and Creative Outputs. It incorporates measures such as research and development (R&D), education, ICT access, investment, access to finance, business innovation, patent and trademark activity, scientific publications, high-tech manufacturing, creative goods and services, and digital innovation. The index is compiled using standardized data from internationally recognized organizations, national statistical agencies, and WIPO's established methodology. Excluded: The index excludes direct measures of GDP, income levels, industrial output, trade performance, and firm profitability unless they are incorporated as part of the innovation assessment framework. It does not measure individual company innovation performance, specific research projects, or product-level innovation. Informal innovation activities, unrecorded research efforts, and country-specific innovation initiatives that are not captured by the standardized GII methodology are also excluded.
Where does the Global Innovation Index data come from?
The data is sourced from wipo.int (https://www.wipo.int/gii-ranking/en/rank) and covers 2025.
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