Group of 7 countries (G7) Compared by Economy > Technology index
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The technology index denotes the country's technological readiness. This index is created with such indicators as companies spending on R&D, the creativity of its scientific community, personal computer and internet penetration rates.
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Interesting observations about Economy > Technology index
- United States ranked first for technology index amongst High income OECD countries in 2005.
- Finland ranked first for technology index amongst European Union in 2005.
- Denmark ranked first for technology index amongst NATO countries in 2005.
- Estonia ranked first for technology index amongst Emerging markets in 2005.
- Italy ranked last for technology index amongst Group of 7 countries (G7) in 2005.
- Sweden ranked second for technology index amongst Europe in 2005.
- Chile ranked first for technology index amongst Former Spanish colonies in 2005.
- Germany ranked second for technology index amongst Eurozone in 2005.
- Spain ranked first for technology index amongst Catholic countries in 2005.
- All of the bottom 20 countries by technology index are Hot countries.