5 Most Innovative Economies in Central and South America

3. Argentina

R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (2021): 0.52%

High Technology Exports (2021): $4.6 billion

Digital Adoption Index (2016): 0.685

Insider Monkey Score: 3.4

Argentina is one of the most innovative economies in Central and South America. The country reported a DAI of 0.685 in 2016. In 2021, the country spent 0.52% on R&D. The high technology exports of the country were $4.6 billion in 2021.