Infographics Ukraine for the year fell sharply in the ranking of innovation – BloombergPhoto: UNIAN

For the year our country fell out of the TOP 50 most innovative countries in the world

22.01.19 246200

Ukraine for the year fell by seven points in the index of innovativeness fell out of the TOP 50 countries. This is evidenced by the Bloomberg Innovation Index.

It is reported that in 2019, South Korea has retained its status as the most innovative country in the world.

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However, Germany could overtake due to improvements in the field of research and education.

USA moved up to eighth place. Although a year ago, they fell out of the top ten due to poor points for the education system.

The biggest drop in ranking was demonstrated by Ukraine and Tunisia. Both countries for the year fell out of the TOP 50 most innovative countries in the world.

Last year Ukraine was ranked 46th, but now she lost seven steps and takes position 53. Tunisia fell by 9 positions and was 52.

The lowest points in our country received for a small number of innovative companies that would have happened or had headquarters in the Ukraine, as well as gaps in education.

Just to compile the Bloomberg evaluated more than 200 countries. On each of the criteria they were assigned scores from 0 to 100, and then calculated the average score.

Countries that did not provide data on at least six criteria were excluded from the ranking. In total, the rating was only 95 countries. But Bloomberg has published data on 60 of them.

Recall that last year, Ukraine granted visa-free access in 14 States, climbing three positions in the ranking of the passports of the world.