The Intellectual Capital Index 2024
The quality and availability of education in the past are strong predictors of current R&D and innovation capacities, while today’s educational performance shapes future innovation potential. Robust and extensive R&D activities form the foundation for developing value-added technologies and services. Consequently, educational performance indicators are critical for assessing a nation’s long-term ability to sustain innovation and remain competitive.
State of Intellectual Capital
- North-East Asian countries (South Korea, China, Japan, Singapore) lead the intellectual capital sub-index of the GSCI, reflecting their dominance in technology advancement.
- South Korea retains the top position in innovation, significantly ahead of other nations.
- China ranks second, highlighting its rapid technological progress and the impact of state-led investments in education.
- Germany (4th), the UK (6th), and the US (8th) also perform strongly.
Scandinavian nations and Israel rank within the top 20. - Among emerging economies, Brazil is ranked 49th, India 62nd, and Nigeria 169th.
- On the African continent, Morocco (57th), Tunisia (68th), and South Africa (76th) are the highest-ranked nations.
- Most African countries, however, remain underperforming in intellectual capital, raising concerns about persistent poverty traps.
For more information, refer to the Intellectual Capital Index page or download the full Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index
The Intellectual Capital World Map 2024
