Top 5 Most Technologically Advanced Countries in Europe

In this piece, we will take a look at the top 5 most technologically advanced countries in Europe. For more countries, head on over to the top 20 most technologically advanced countries in Europe.

5. Germany

Insider Monkey tech score: 89.9

While Germany was the best-funded tech ecosystem in Europe, it was recently leapfrogged by France in this instance, and while the German government aims to become a world leader in quantum technology, 2024 tech funding programs have currently been deprioritized amid economic downturn.

4. United Kingdom

Insider Monkey tech score: 90.8

The UK has been one of the worst impacted countries by the recent economic downturn, but is still very attractive to global tech companies and cybersecurity firm Paolo Alto recently opened an HQ in London.

3. Netherlands

Insider Monkey tech score: 92.3

Tech advancements in Netherlands have seen a major impact in agriculture too, and experiments are currently being conducted in the country to ensure sustainable farming and reducing carbon emissions while managing food supply levels. At the same time, Netherlands is also using European data privacy protection law to ensure Big Tech companies do not overreach.

2. Sweden

Insider Monkey tech score: 93.4

While being counted among the most tech advanced nations in Europe, Swedes are still one of the least happy workers in tech in Europe.

1. Switzerland

Insider Monkey tech score: 94.6

Topping the list of the 20 most technologically advanced countries in Europe is Switzerland, and topped the Global Innovation Index in 2023. Even then, Switzerland has also been impacted by the current economic downturn and has a subdued outlook for 2023.

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