15. Japan
Ranking according to World Digital Competitiveness Report: 29
Ranking based on the most innovative countries in the world: 13
Total number of patents granted in 2026: 278,117
Japan and technology go hand in hand, with the nation perhaps best known for its advancement in artificial intelligence and robotics, which has resulted in an improvement in productivity.
14. Canada
Ranking according to World Digital Competitiveness Report: 10
Ranking based on the most innovative countries in the world: 15
Total number of patents granted in 2026: 13,610
Some of the largest tech hubs in the world are located in Canada, which attracts foreign investments from some of the biggest technology companies in the world. Canada also has an immigration policy in place to attract top skilled workers from all over the world.