Top 100 Technology Countries In The World (2024)

The top technology countries in the world are leading the charge towards the advancement of technology. The world recognizes that technology is essential to the human race as it makes things easier, and helps humans predict and adjust to changes in the environment.

Nevertheless, despite the acknowledged importance of technology; not all countries have been able to develop technology at a fast pace; perhaps due to underdeveloped levels of education, or harsh economic conditions.

The top countries when it comes to technology are thereby deserving of some recognition because they are the examples that other countries want to follow.

Top 100 Technology Countries In The World

1. South Korea

South Korea is a very sustainable country indeed; it is known throughout the world for its technological advancement. The country is located in East Asia, and occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea has a population of about 52 million, and has a developed economy. The economy is boosted by technology; of the top 10 largest companies in South Korea; technology makes up 9. Technology still makes up a further 3 of the biggest companies if you choose to extend the list to 15.

2. Japan

Japan is another country in East Asia; it is a very popular country with a rich history. Japan was once the dominant power in Asia; and the other countries in the region once lived under its shadow. Such a thing seems wonderful when you consider the fact that the country is so small.

Japan measures only 377,975 km2 and has a population of 124,840,000. Nevertheless, it is considered a cultural and economic super power.

Technology plays an important role in the economy of japan; from agriculture to auto manufacture- technology is used to build capacity. Japan is also a leading country when it comes to aviation, space travel, video gaming, energy, and transportation.

3. Singapore

Singapore is also in Southeast Asia; and it is also an island country. It is one of the smallest countries in the world; the total land area is just 733.1km, and the population is around 5.6 million people.

Singapore is a thriving economy; one of the richest places in the world. Perhaps it is this abundance of wealth that has made investments in technology possible – and Singapore has done much in terms of technology and innovation.

Many tech entrepreneurs have settled down in Singapore over the past few years; although it has been said that they have come to the country to hide their wealth because Singapore is a tax haven.

4. Switzerland

Switzerland is a country in central Europe. It has a population of 8.7 million, and a land area of 41,825 km2; which makes it quite a small country. Switzerland has a long and varied history; scientists have records showing that the area was occupied as far back as 150,000 years ago. There are also ruins of Roman civilization in the area; showing that this was quite a developed place even in ancient times.

The development has not abated; Switzerland is one of the countries with the best levels of technological innovation in the world.

Switzerland has birthed around 114 Nobel Prize winning scientists; and even now it is in the forefront for the development of technology especially relating to health and energy.

5. USA

The United States of America has a land area of 9,833,520 km2, and a population of about 333,287,557. It is just a huge country.

The USA is a world leader; and technology has long played a vital role in its ascent to power. Some of the key applications of technology in this country include military purposes, agriculture and food security, energy, transportation, and information technology.

6. China

China is the dominant force in Asia; the world’s largest economy, and the world’s fastest growing economy. China has a population of more than 1.4 billion people; and a total land area of 9,596,961 km2.

China’s rise in technology and innovation has been tied to its recent economic moves. The country has done much to attract big technology brands into the country; and this has greatly increased its capacity for developing technology.

China is one of the world’s biggest hubs for the manufacture of electric vehicles, laptops, mobile phones, and so on. Internet technology and cryptocurrencies are also thriving in this country.

7. Finland

Finland is a country in northern Europe; it is quite a small but exciting country with a land area of 338,455, and a population of 5.6 million.

In Finland the focus has been on using technology to make the lives of the people better and easier.

Finland has started shifting to full electric vehicles. City by city; electric buses have been mobilized to provide free transport services to citizens.

8. Iceland

Iceland is another country in Northern Europe that has made the development of technology a priority. The country has a land area of 103,000 km², and a population of 372,520. This is the most sparsely populated country in the world.

Iceland has traditionally revolved around the fishing industry; but now software development, manufacturing and biotech have become some very important sectors of the country’s economy.

9. France

France is a country in Western Europe; it measures 643,801 km2, and has a population of 68,042,591. France has a long history dating back to ancient times; there are many Roman ruins in France that prove how important this area was to that ancient civilization.

In the modern age France has evolved into a developed economy; one that is a hub for manufacturing, agriculture, medical science (where it leads in telesurgery, and prosthetics), microbiology, and nuclear energy.

10. The United Kingdom

The UK is a country in Western Europe; it is separated from France by the English Channel. The UK is the most culturally dominant country in the world; that is quite a surprise considering that it only measures 242,495 km2, with a population of 68,138,484.

The United Kingdom is in the forefront in the development of technology; especially in the auto industry and the space industry. The UK also leads in the application of technology in agriculture and food production.

The UK is also an important center for the development of electric technology, as well as other forms of energy.

The following explains better how the world’s countries compare in the area of technology and innovation.

Position	Country	Tech Innovation Index	Location
1	South Korea	2.33	East Asia
2	Japan	2.26	East Asia
3	Singapore	2.23	East Asia
4	Switzerland	1.90	Central Europe
5	USA	1.88	North America
6	China	1.87	Southeast Asia
7	Finland	1.80	Northern Europe
8	Iceland	1.79	Northern Europe
9	France	1.64	Western Europe
10	UK	1.60	Western Europe
11	Netherlands	1.55	Western Europe
12	Germany	1.54	Western Europe
13	Canada	1.42	North America
14	Denmark	1.42	Northern Europe
15	Ireland	1.31	Western Europe
16	Austria	1.15	Europe
17	Norway	1.14	Northern Europe
18	Luxembourg	1.12	Western Europe
19	Sweden	1.12	Europe
20	Australia	1.12	Oceania
21	Spain	1.02	Western Europe
22	Estonia	0.94	Europe
23	Malaysia	0.93	Asia
24	Belgium	0.86	Western Europe
25	New Zealand	0.77	Oceania
26	Italy	0.73	Western Europe
27	Cyprus	0.63	Europe
28	Portugal	0.60	Western Europe
29	Qatar	0.52	Asia
30	Hungary	0.51	Eastern Europe
31	Czech Republic	0.41	Eastern Europe
32	Slovenia	0.37	Eastern Europe
33	South Africa	0.33	Southern Africa
34	Slovakia	0.27	Eastern Europe
35	Bahrain	0.21	Asia
36	Chile	0.21	South America
37	Israel	0.21	Asia
38	Malta	0.20	Europe
39	Lithuania	0.16	Europe
40	Tunisia	0.14	North Africa
41	Greece	0.12	Europe
42	Latvia	0.12	Europe
43	UAE	0.12	Asia
44	Thailand	0.06	Asia
45	Mauritius	0.06	Africa
46	Kuwait	0.06	Asia
47	Croatia	-0.03	Eastern Europe
48	Russia	-0.09	Eastern Europe
49	Saudi Arabia	-0.12	Asia
50	India	-0.12	Asia
51	Poland	-0.12	Eastern Europe
52	Bulgaria	-0.13	Eastern Europe
53	Philippines	-0.15	Asia
54	Oman	-0.15	Asia
55	Jordan	-0.15	Asia
56	Mexico	-0.16	North America
57	Turkey	-0.21	Asia
58	Lesotho	-0.22	Africa
59	Kazakhstan	-0.23	Asia
60	Romania	-0.29	Eastern Europe
61	Costa Rica	-0.39	South America
62	Panama	-0.43	Central America
63	Ukraine	-0.45	Eastern Europe
64	Egypt	-0.47	North Africa
65	Botswana	-0.47	Africa
66	Albania	-0.49	Eastern Europe
67	Azerbaijan	-0.54	Asia
68	Sri Lanka	-0.56	Asia
69	Morocco	-0.57	North Africa
70	Indonesia	-0.57	Asia
71	Brazil	-0.59	South America
72	Vietnam	-0.65	Asia
73	Armenia	-0.66	Eastern Europe
74	Colombia	-0.66	Americas
75	North Macedonia	-0.68	Europe
76	Ethiopia	-0.72	Africa
77	Georgia	-0.75	Europe
78	Jamaica	-0.75	Caribbean
79	Kyrgyzstan	-0.77	Asia
80	El Salvador	-0.78	Americas
81	Honduras	-0.79	Americas
82	Moldova	-0.80	Europe
83	Pakistan	-0.82	Asia
84	Algeria	-0.83	North Africa
85	Mongolia	-0.89	Asia
86	Paraguay	-0.90	Americas
87	Nigeria	-0.95	West Africa
88	Uruguay	-0.95	Americas
89	Uganda	-0.96	East Africa
90	Argentina	-0.97	South America
91	Burkina Faso	-0.97	Africa
92	Guatemala	-0.99	South America
93	Tajikistan	-0.99	Asia
94	Kenya	-1.01	East Africa
95	Bolivia	-1.02	South America
96	Syria	-1.03	Asia
97	Nepal	-1.05	Asia
98	Senegal	-1.06	Africa
99	Peru	-1.06	South America
100	Namibia	-1.07	Africa

Closing

The top 100 technology countries in the world often have economies that are built on manufacturing. When countries produce technology products; they tend to improve on the available technology in order to remain ahead of their competitors, and retain their market share.