{"id":16234,"date":"2025-03-25T09:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T09:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1412770"},"modified":"2025-03-25T09:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T09:32:13","slug":"netherlands-ranks-above-entire-g7-in-tech-competitiveness-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=16234","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands ranks above entire G7 in tech competitiveness, study finds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span>The Netherlands has ranked 10th in a global index of tech competitiveness, ahead of the entire G7 group of the world\u2019s largest so-called \u201cadvanced\u201d economies. The country was praised for its thriving digital economy, mature biotech and semiconductor industries, and strong digital skills underpinned by \u201cengineering excellence.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>London-based Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) and consultancy SThree produced the index, which ranks 35 countries based on economic indicators such as level of high-tech exports, number of software developers, and patent filings related to AI.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Several European countries joined the Netherlands near the top of the rankings. Ireland placed second globally and first in Europe, while Finland (fourth), Norway (sixth), Denmark (seventh), Estonia (eighth), and Sweden (ninth) also featured in the top 10. Singapore claimed the number one position overall, earning praise for its \u201cworld-class\u201d digital infrastructure, advanced STEM education, and innovation-driven economy. All the metrics are adjusted for population size.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The UK and US lagged behind at 13th and 15th, respectively, underscoring the shifting dynamics of global <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/topic\/tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tech<\/a> competitiveness. Notably, G7 economies failed to secure a single position in the top 10. The study excluded India, China, and every African nation due to insufficient data. <\/span><span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1412771 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-25-at-09.01.44.png\" alt=\"Bar chart showing the 20 most tech competitive nations in the world\" width=\"1532\" height=\"874\"><figcaption>The 20 leading nations for tech competitiveness. Credit: SThree\/CEBR<span><\/span><\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1412771\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-25-at-09.01.44.png\" alt=\"Bar chart showing the 20 most tech competitive nations in the world\" width=\"1532\" height=\"874\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\" readability=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/conference\/group-deals?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=global_tnw_media_event-registration_prospecting_offer_2025-tnw-conference-amsterdam&amp;utm_term=in-article\" data-event-category=\"Article\" data-event-action=\"In Article Block\" data-event-label=\"3 free tickets to TNW Conference? Get them now!\" target=\"_blank\" readability=\"6\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ica-text__title\">3 free tickets to TNW Conference? Get them now!<\/p>\n<p>For a limited time, groups can get up to three extra free tickets! Book now and increase your visibility and connections at TNW Conference<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>CEBR and SThree published the rankings as part of a wider study of STEM competitiveness, which evaluates nations on their ability to foster scientific and technological innovation, high-quality education, and employment in STEM-related fields. Switzerland led this index, followed by Sweden, while the Netherlands secured eighth place.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1412772 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-25-at-09.04.08.png\" alt=\"Table showing global rankings for STEM competitiveness. \" width=\"1504\" height=\"1020\"><figcaption>The full rankings for STEM competitiveness. Credit: SThree\/CEBR<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1412772\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-25-at-09.04.08.png\" alt=\"Table showing global rankings for STEM competitiveness. \" width=\"1504\" height=\"1020\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2>Positive signs for tech in the Netherlands<\/h2>\n<p><span>The report highlighted the Netherlands\u2019 strength in life sciences, where it ranked seventh, supported by a thriving ecosystem of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/dutch-biotech-startup-bags-e22m-for-proprietary-generative-ai-model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>biotech startups<\/span><\/a><span> and a strong network of research institutions. Engineering emerged as the country\u2019s weakest STEM sector, ranking 21st globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The findings suggest there are grounds for optimism about the Dutch tech sector, despite recent heavy criticism. A <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/dutch-startups-decline-sparks-funding-call\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent report<\/a> discovered a \u201cworrying\u201d decline in startups from the country, while founders have warned that <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/remote-ceo-tells-startups-to-leave-europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">burdensome regulation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/dutch-unicorn-bird-leaving-eu-due-to-ai-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insufficient government support<\/a> are stunting the sector\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<p><span>The report also illustrates the outsized role played by Europe\u2019s smaller countries in nurturing science and technology.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Timo Lehne, the chief executive of SThree, said the rankings also stand as a clear warning sign for the G7 nations \u2014 Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cOnce the global epicentre for innovation, these countries are now facing stiff competition from emerging tech hubs,\u201d he said. \u201cWithout a renewed focus on cultivating groundbreaking companies and embracing future-facing industries, their leadership in the tech race is no longer guaranteed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The future of Dutch tech will be a hot topic&nbsp;at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/41IbD3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><i><span>TNW Conference<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>, which takes place on June 19-20 in Amsterdam. Check out out our initial list of <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4bV9Wo3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">speakers<\/a> and our early <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4bJWrYp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">agenda<\/a> for a taste of what\u2019s to come. Tickets&nbsp;for the event are <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4hueZwX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><i><span>now on sale<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>. Use the code TNWXMEDIA2025 at the check-out to get 30% off the price tag.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/netherlands-ranks-above-entire-g7-in-tech-competitiveness-study-finds\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Netherlands has ranked 10th in a global index of tech competitiveness, ahead of the entire G7 group of the world\u2019s largest so-called \u201cadvanced\u201d economies. 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