INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Switzerland has claimed the top spot in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII)
global innovation leadership
and business sophistication
Market sophistication, creative outputs, infrastructure, and institutions round out the assessment criteria.Switzerland scored 67.5 points,
Sweden follows closely with 64.5 points, while the United States ranks third with 62.4 points.Singapore and the United Kingdom complete the
In South America, Brazil leads the pack at 50th place globally with 32.7 points.Global Innovation Index 2024: Switzerland Leads, Brazil Tops
(Photo Internet reproduction)Chile follows closely, ranking 51st with 32.6 points
Colombia secures the third spot in the region, placing 61st worldwide with 29.2 points.Uruguay, Peru, and Argentina follow Colombia in the
Paraguay, Bolivia, and Ecuador also make the list, while Venezuela is notably absent from the index.The African continent sees Mauritius as
its top performer, ranking 55th globally
Emerging economies are challenging traditional powerhouses, reshaping the innovation hierarchy.The index provides valuable insights into
leaders, and researchers worldwide
The GII continues to be a benchmark for measuring national innovation ecosystems.
