{"id":658779,"date":"2025-03-25T19:50:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T16:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/netherlands-ranks-above-us-and-entire-g7-in-tech-competitiveness\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T19:50:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T16:50:22","slug":"netherlands-ranks-above-us-and-entire-g7-in-tech-competitiveness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/netherlands-ranks-above-us-and-entire-g7-in-tech-competitiveness\/","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands ranks above US and entire G7 in tech competitiveness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf20f3496d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf20f3496d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/netherlands-ranks-above-us-and-entire-g7-in-tech-competitiveness\/#Positive_signs_for_tech_in_the_Netherlands\" >Positive signs for tech in the Netherlands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK and US lagged behind at 13th and 15th, respectively, underscoring the shifting dynamics of global tech 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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1412771 js-lazy\" alt=\"Bar chart showing the 20 most tech competitive nations in the world\" width=\"1532\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-25-at-09.01.44.png\"\/><figcaption>The 20 leading nations for tech competitiveness. Credit: SThree\/CEBR<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\/><\/figcaption><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\" srcset=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\" alt=\"Table showing global rankings for STEM competitiveness. \" width=\"1504\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-25-at-09.04.08.png\"\/><figcaption>The full rankings for STEM competitiveness. Credit: SThree\/CEBR<\/figcaption><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\" srcset=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_signs_for_tech_in_the_Netherlands\"><\/span>Positive signs for tech in the Netherlands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report highlighted the Netherlands\u2019 strength in life <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a>s, where it ranked seventh, supported by a thriving ecosystem of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biotech startups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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 recent report discovered a \u201cworrying\u201d decline in startups from the country, while founders have warned that burdensome regulation and insufficient government support are stunting the sector\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report also illustrates the outsized role played by Europe\u2019s smaller countries in nurturing science and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The future of Dutch tech will be a hot topic\u00a0at <\/span><\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/41IbD3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TNW Conference<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which takes place on June 19-20 in Amsterdam. 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