Global Innovation Index (2008-2021)

• Year: The specific year of data collection, ranging from 2008 to 2021.
• Economy: A unique identifier for each country.
• Economy Label: The name of the country.
• Category: The category code within the GII framework.
• Category Label: The description of the category.
• Index: The numerical value representing the innovation level in the respective category.
• Index Footnote: Additional notes or clarifications regarding the index values.
• Index Missing Value: Indicates if a value for the index is missing.

Key Features:

• Overall Index: A composite score reflecting the overall innovation capability of a country.
• ICT: Measures information and communication technology infrastructure and usage.
• Skills: Assesses the availability and quality of human capital and workforce skills.
• Research and Development: Evaluates the intensity and output of research and development activities.
• Industry Activity: Indicates the level of engagement and performance in various industries.
• Access to Finance: Gauges the ease of accessing financial resources for innovation activities.

This dataset is an invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and analysts aiming to understand the dynamics of innovation across different economies. It provides detailed insights into the strengths and weaknesses of countries in fostering innovation, facilitating targeted interventions and policy-making to enhance global innovation ecosystems.