Several European countries joined the Netherlands near the top of the rankings.
All the metrics are adjusted for population size.
The UK and US lagged behind at 13th and 15th, respectively, underscoring the shifting dynamics of globaltechcompetitiveness.
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.
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Switzerland led this index, followed by Sweden, while the Netherlands secured eighth place.
Engineering emerged as the countrys weakest STEM sector, ranking 21st globally.
The findings suggest there are grounds for optimism about the Dutch tech sector, despite recent heavy criticism.
The report also illustrates the outsized role played by Europes smaller countries in nurturing science and technology.
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Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
