India Rises to 38th in Global Innovation Index 2025
India has shown a notable improvement in innovation performance, moving up to 38th place in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, as published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This ranking places India ahead of its 2020 position of 48, and importantly, #1 among lower-middle-income economies and in the Central and Southern Asia region.
This steady rise demonstrates India’s growing focus on research, innovation ecosystems, and technology-driven growth. For competitive exam aspirants, this topic is crucial under international reports, India’s global performance, science and tech, and economic development.
As per the GII 2025 report, the top 10 countries globally in innovation are,
| Rank | Country | GII Score |
| 1 | Switzerland | 66 |
| 2 | Sweden | 62.6 |
| 3 | United States of America | 61.7 |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | 60 |
| 5 | Singapore | 59.8 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 59.1 |
| 7 | Finland | 57.7 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 57 |
| 9 | Denmark | 56.9 |
| 10 | China | 56.6 |
India continues to improve its global innovation footprint with a GII score of 40.5 (approx.) and ranks 38th globally. It has shown notable strengths in specific sub-categories.
India remains #1 in the lower-middle-income group and in the Central and Southern Asia region, highlighting its performance relative to countries with similar economic standing.
The GII 2025, published by WIPO, assesses 139 countries using 80+ indicators spread across seven pillars,
The index provides insights into how countries are fostering innovation-led development and their ability to convert R&D into economic output.
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