5 Most Technologically Advanced Countries Heading into 2024

In this article we listed the top 5 most technologically advanced countries in the world heading into 2024. For our detailed discussion as well as a more comprehensive list please see 30 Most Technologically Advanced countries in the world.

5. Netherlands

Insider Monkey Technology Advancement Score: 92.3

Netherlands has been making significant improvements in its tech sector, and ASML, a Dutch company operating in the semiconductor industry, is one of the most valuable companies in Europe.

4. Sweden

Insider Monkey Technology Advancement Score: 93.4

Sweden is home to many major tech companies and recently, its deeptech company Enerpoly announced significant advancements in its zinc-ion battery production, while the country has partnered with a rising country in India to improve and develop tech and innovation in both countries.

3. South Korea

Insider Monkey Technology Advancement Score: 94.2

South Korea’s emergence as one of the most technologically advanced countries heading into 2024 should come as no surprise, considering the country’s significant investments in the sector. According to KED Global, South Korea is expected to invest over $2.3 billion in tech and quantum science by 2035.

2. Switzerland

Insider Monkey Technology Advancement Score: 94.6

Digital personalized healthcare and robotics are just two tech industries in which Switzerland has made significant advancements while also starting to be considered among the leading countries for blockchain companies, even though the industry has taken a major hit amid huge scandals.

1. United States of America

Insider Monkey Technology Advancement Score: 98.3

Unsurprisingly, topping the list of the 30 most technologically advanced countries heading into 2024 is the U.S. However, many are calling out the U.S. for seeing its technological advancements pace fall behind as greater competition emerges from both China and Europe. However, the boom of artificial intelligence has seen tech stocks listed in the U.S. see some of their best performances in history.

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