Singapore has secured the 5th position in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII), marking its third consecutive year in the global top five. Released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), the index ranks 139 economies based on innovation inputs and outputs. Singapore’s rise to 9th place in innovation outputs represents its best performance in over a decade, driven by strengths in high-tech manufacturing, unicorn valuations, and cultural exports.
The city-state maintained its top position in innovation inputs for the 15th consecutive year, excelling in government effectiveness, policy stability, and foreign direct investments. Singapore also achieved 1st place in 10 out of 78 indicators, the highest number for the country to date. This reflects its leadership in various innovation sectors.
Tan Kong Hwee, Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, highlighted the significance of these achievements. “Singapore’s performance in the Global Innovation Index reflects the collective commitment across government, businesses, and research communities to build a world-class innovation ecosystem,” he stated. The improved ranking in innovation outputs underscores Singapore’s ability to translate innovation into tangible economic benefits.
The GII serves as a benchmark for innovation performance worldwide, using 78 indicators from public and private sources. As Singapore plans for the next phase of its IP Strategy 2030, these results provide encouragement and affirmation of its innovation capabilities.
