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Innovation and Technology

Innovation and modern technology improve the ability of enterprises to face a competitive business environment. Technology can increase a firm's exporting potential, increase operational efficiency, and enhance market share. The six indicators on this page measure the impact of innovation and technology in 135 countries. The results are based on surveys of more than 130,000 firms. A database query tool is available to help you better understand the prevalence of innovation and technology across various firm subgroups. You can also generate graphs to compare countries.

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