World Innovation Rankings Unveiled: Discovering Belarus' Position
The Global Innovation Index (GII) for 2025 has been released, providing insights into the global landscape of innovation. The index ranks countries based on their innovative potential, using around 80 indicators to reflect the multifaceted aspects of innovation.
In this year's top ten, Switzerland maintains its first place, a position it has held since 2011. Following closely are Sweden (2nd) and the United States (3rd). The United States is followed by South Korea (4th), Singapore (5th), the United Kingdom (6th), Finland (7th), the Netherlands (8th), Denmark (9th), and China (10th). This marks the first time China has entered the top ten, displacing Germany.
China's rise is significant, as it accounted for nearly a quarter of international patent applications in 2024. However, the prospects for global innovation are clouded by a decrease in investments, according to the GII authors' assessment. The growth in research and development expenditure in 2025 is expected to slow from 2.9% last year to 2.3%, which would be the lowest since 2010 following the financial crisis.
While some countries are thriving, others are facing challenges. Belarus, for instance, ranks 102nd in terms of innovative investments, matching last year's position. In terms of innovative activity, Belarus has taken the 70th place, which is lower than the 2024 figure. However, in 2025, Belarus showed better results in innovative activity than in investments in innovations. As a result, Belarus has dropped to the 85th spot in the overall ranking, a significant decline from its 2020 position of 64th.
These findings underscore the complex and dynamic nature of global innovation. While some countries are making strides, others are facing challenges. The GII serves as a valuable tool for policymakers, businesses, and researchers to understand these trends and work towards fostering a more innovative and dynamic global economy.
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