Germany: Innovation index

For that indicator, we provide data for Germany from 2011 to 2022. The average value for Germany during that period was 56.96 points with a minimum of 54.9 points in 2011 and a maximum of 58.4 points in 2017. The latest value from 2022 is 57.2 points. For comparison, the world average in 2022 based on 128 countries is 32.09 points. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.