9. Germany
Ranking according to World Digital Competitiveness Report: 19
Ranking based on the most innovative countries in the world: 8
Total number of patents granted in 2025: 97,314
Germany has made massive investments in technological research and development even as critics say that Europe’s largest economy needs to do more in this regard.
8. United Kingdom
Ranking according to World Digital Competitiveness Report: 16
Ranking based on the most innovative countries in the world: 4
Total number of patents granted in 2025: 29,046
The U.K.’s tech sector raised the third most equity from venture capital funds after the U.S. and China.
