Togo: Innovation index

The latest value from 2025 is 18.1 points, an increase from 15.6 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 31.49 points, based on data from 139 countries. Historically, the average for Togo from 2012 to 2025 is 18.37 points. The minimum value, 15.1 points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 23 points was recorded in 2013. 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.