Key indicators
Population 142.9 million
GDP $2,118bn
Global competitiveness index
Innovation 68
Capacity for innovation 1-7 (best)
84 3.8
Quality of scientific research institutions 1-7 (best)
58 4.0
Company spending on R&D 1-7 (best)
75 3.2
University-industry collaboration in R&D 1-7 (best)
67 3.6
Government procurement of advanced technology products 1-7 (best)
67 3.3
Availability of scientists and engineers 1-7 (best)
64 4.1
PCT patent applications applications/million population
41 7.7
Source: World Economic…