The Global R&D Productivity Index data reveals New Zealand as the leader with a significant standing, showing strong annual growth of over 5.5% in 2022. Switzerland, Denmark, and Austria also display robust productivity, each with over 2.5% annual improvement. The United States and Germany trail closely. In comparison, traditional innovation hubs like Japan and the Netherlands show slower growth, with the Netherlands exhibiting a slight decline. Over a five-year horizon, variations depict a consistent upward trajectory across most countries, suggesting overall positive R&D productivity trends.
Future trends to watch include digital transformation impacts, geopolitical influences on global collaboration, and adaptation to sustainable innovation that could significantly reshape R&D dynamics across these nations.
Top countries in R&D Productivity Index by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 New Zealand | 142.55 | 2022 | +7.33% | +5.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 129.13 | 2022 | +3.27% | +3.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 125.42 | 2022 | +5.45% | +3.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 124.78 | 2022 | +2.79% | +2.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 124.41 | 2022 | +4.15% | +3.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 124.27 | 2022 | +2.49% | +3.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 122.21 | 2022 | +4.31% | +3.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 118.37 | 2022 | +2.86% | +2.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 114.52 | 2022 | +2.35% | +1.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 112.51 | 2022 | +1.77% | +1.69% | View data |
