Austria: Innovation index

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 Austria

Innovations index (0-100)

 Latest value 53.25
 Year 2023
 Measure points
 Data availability 2011 - 2023
 Average 51.97
 Min - Max 50.10 - 54.10
 Source Cornell University, INSEAD, and the WIPO
The latest value from 2023 is 53.25 points, an increase from 50.2 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 33.17 points, based on data from 126 countries. Historically, the average for Austria from 2011 to 2023 is 51.97 points. The minimum value, 50.1 points, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 54.1 points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Austria - Innovation index - Recent values chart

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Austria - Innovation index - historical chart - 2011-2023




The Global Innovation Index capture elements of the national economy that enable innovative activities: (1) Institutions, (2) Human capital and research, (3) Infrastructure, (4) Market sophistication, and (5) Business sophistication. Two output pillars capture actual evidence of innovation outputs: (6) Knowledge and technology outputs and (7) Creative outputs.
Definition: The Global Innovation Index includes two sub-indices: the Innovation Input Sub-Index and the Innovation Output Sub-Index. The first sub-index is based on five pillars: Institutions, Human capital and research, Infrastructure, Market sophistication, and Business sophistication. The second sub-index is based on two pillars: Knowledge and technology outputs and Creative outputs. Each pillar is divided into sub-pillars and each sub-pillar is composed of individual indicators. The full report, data, and documentation are available at global innovation index.

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