Global Innovation Index |
|
2016 |
2017 |
|
Score |
Score |
Score |
Rank |
Global Innovation Index (GII) |
35.86 |
35.86 |
34.8 |
64 |
Innovation Input sub-index |
45.7 |
45.7 |
47.1 |
47 |
Innovation Output sub-index |
26.0 |
26.0 |
22.5 |
82 |
Innovation Efficiency Ratio |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.5 |
109 |
Mauritius has loss ranks in two sub-indices that make up the GII and subsequently impacting the innovation efficiency ratio. The loss of rank (-14) is even more considerable for the Innovation output index.
In 2017, the GII remains relatively stable at the top. Switzerland leads the rankings for the sixth con¬secutive year, along with Sweden, while Netherlands made considerable improvements moving up by 6 places. USA and UK follows in the 4th and 5th position respectively.
The top 5 countries are:
1. Switzerland -67.69
2. Sweden – 63.82
3. Netherlands – 63.86
4. USA – 61.40
5. UK – 60.89
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