ArmInfo. Armenia has maintained its position in the Global Innovation Index (GII), published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranking 59th among 139 countries (the same as the previous year).
According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, the country ranked 77th in the Innovation Resources indicator and 52nd in the Innovation Results indicator. Both indicators have improved compared to 2025.
Furthermore, Armenia ranked 10th among 35 upper-middle-income countries and 9th among 18 economies in North Africa and West Asia.
Compared to 2025, Armenia has improved its positions in key areas such as Creative Output, Knowledge and Technology, and Infrastructure. and "Market Sophistication."
As a reminder, Armenia ranked 63rd in the 2024 GII.
The Global Innovation Index has been compiled since 2007 by a consortium of Cornell University (USA), INSEAD (France), and the World Intellectual Property Organization. The GII is a critical source of information for assessing the innovation performance of an economy. Published annually, it serves as a useful tool for policymakers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to benchmark innovation progress over time.
