Nigeria Ranks Low in Global Innovation Index

Out of 143 countries listed in the Global Innovation Index report released in Sydney, Australia, yesterday Friday 18th July 2014, Nigeria is in the 110th position.

The score is 27.8, with a 0.23%.


Topping the list are Switzerland, United Kingdom and Sweden. The annual rankings is published by Cornell University, INSEAD and the World Intellectual Property Organization.

No African country made the first 39 spot in the ranking but Mauritius tops the list for African countries coming in at 40.

The Global Innovation Index surveys 143 economies around the world, using 81 indicators – to gauge both their innovation capabilities and measurable results.