For 2022, the GII provides detailed innovation metrics for a total of 132 economies, which represent 93.5% of the world’s population and 97.4% of the world’s GDP.
The overall GII score is the average of the Input and Output Sub-Index scores.
More information on the methodology can be found .
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Global Innovation Index rank in Africa 2022, by country
In 2022, South Africa was the most innovative country in Africa, ranking 61st in the Global Innovation Index (GII), scoring **** points out of 100. Morocco and Tunisia followed in the continent ranking, 67th and 73rd in the world, respectively. Moreover, Guinea, with a score of **** index points, ranked last in Africa and out of 132 countries.
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WIPO, & Cornell University, & Insead, & Confederation of Indian Industry, & Dassault Systèmes, & The National Industry Confederation. (September 29, 2022). Global Innovation Index (GII) rank in Africa in 2022, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1245198/global-innovation-index-rank-in-africa/
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