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Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Index ranking of Israel from 2020 to 2024

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September 2024

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Region

Israel, MENA

Survey time period

2020 to 2024

Supplementary notes

Data for 2022 is missing.

The Global AI Index 2024 included 83 countries, and is based on 122 indicators, divided among seven fields.

The ‘talent’ score centers on the availability of a workforce trained AI-relevant fields.

The ‘infrastructure’ score evaluates the extent and stability of essential infrastructure, ranging from electricity and internet connectivity to access to advanced technologies.

The ‘operating environment’ score focuses on the national regulatory system and societal perceptions of AI.

The ‘research’ score assesses the level of specialist research and researchers, including scientific publications and citations in leading journals.

The ‘development’ score centers on the development of fundamental platforms and algorithms on which AI projects are based.

The ‘government strategy’ evaluates the level of government commitment to AI based on metrics such as monetary investment and national strategies.

The ‘commercial’ score focuses on the extent of AI start-up vibrancy, capital investments and commercial initiatives.

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Israel's position in the global artificial intelligence landscape has shifted, with the country ranking among 83 nations in the 2024 Global AI Index. This represented a decline from its -place ranking just a few years prior, indicating increased global competition and a relative erosion of the country’s position. Despite this drop, Israel has continued to demonstrate strength in certain aspects, particularly in its thriving AI startup ecosystem.

Strengths in commercial indicators and startup ecosystem

While Israel's overall ranking has slipped, it retains a robust standing in commercial AI metrics. The country ranked third worldwide for its startup environment and venture capital activity, in keeping with its reputation for innovation. The vitality of Israel’s AI sector is apparent in a recent survey, which found a median Mosaic health score of *** across 72 funded AI firms in 2024. It crowned Israel as the most promising emerging AI startup hub worldwide.

Challenges and outlook

Israel boasts the highest concentration of AI-related talent globally, with **** percent of the country's LinkedIn users possessing AI skills. However, with geopolitical instability, the nation faces challenges in retaining this talent pool. In 2024, Israel experienced a negative net talent migration of AI professionals, losing *** AI talents per 10,000 LinkedIn members to emigration. This brain drain poses a potential challenge to Israel's future competitiveness in the global AI race.