Top 10 Technology Countries

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This is an era of advanced technologies. The use of artificial intelligence taking the prominent spots in all spheres of life. There is an increase in the need for all countries to enhance their technology usage. Those who don’t will find themselves at the losing end, especially in International trade. The top technology countries in the world, in terms of technology usage, and innovation are as follows.

#10: Russia

Russia is more focused on using its technology to create advanced weapons that can take on any military organization from around the world. Russia used to be the superpower for decades but lost the position due to war and international sanctions. There are numerous tech research institutes spread all over the country. It has top-notch research facilities in space technology, aerospace technology, IT, communications and nuclear technology. Russia is one of the top 3 nuclear energy producers in the world. Russia has stood its ground as the number one destination for nuclear energy production for decades.^[1]OECD – Nuclear power plants

#9: Canada

Canada is one of the most open countries in the world. It has used its flexible immigration system to make it easier for brilliant tech gurus to migrate from India and the United States. In turn they have helped establish large tech companies all over Canada. Unlike Russia, Canada has focused its technology industry in advancements in the IT industry and healthcare. Canada is also using innovative tech devices in public health infrastructures, quantum computing, physics, and defense technology.^[2]The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service – Canada’s Innovation Strengths and Priorities

#8: United Kingdom

When it comes to publishing papers on scientific and technological research, the United Kingdom comes first (Cambridge University). It is believed that roughly 40% of scientists from all around the world come from the United Kingdom. Technology is consumed in the United Kingdom more than in the United States of America. It has remained one of the foremost technology countries because of its use of artificial intelligence in communications, IT, medical research, agriculture, and military hardware. The United Kingdom is also popular for its deployment of advanced technology in the field of fashion and sports. More recently, the country introduced the video monitoring known as VAR, to reduce the chances of cheating and inaccuracies in football matches.^[3]Goal – VAR in the Premier League: When is it coming, how it works & controversy

#7: France

France has one of the oldest histories of the use of technology. The country’s exploration of science and technology in the modern world dates back to the year 1666 when the king, Jean Baptiste Colbert, improved the country’s manufacturing sector significantly through the adoption of technology.^[4]Mises Institute – Jean-Baptiste Colbert and Louis XIV Currently, France remains one of the top technology countries in the field of space technology. In 1965, France became the third country to launch its own satellite into space. The country is also investing huge resources in nuclear energy, and technologically-enhanced medical practices.

2017 witnessed an unprecedented increase in investments in France’s tech industry, with an increase of 45% in investments from 2016.There were more than 342 new deals completed by tech firms in France in 2017, and a substantial amount of such deals were completed in smaller cities like Bordeaux and Lyon.

#6: China

Despite having the second biggest economy in the world, China is not in the top 3 technology countries worldwide. China’s investment in tech-driven construction has made it the largest construction-oriented country in the world. Chinese citizens can be found all around the world using advanced technology to build infrastructures such as roads, airports, rail lines, and retail centers.

China has embraced capitalist technology since independence several decades ago, and by the year 2020, the country will generate 60% of its GDP from technology. Chinese companies like Huawei and Xiaomi are already making a huge impact in the smartphone, PC, and accessories. The Chinese search engine- Baidu is more popular than Google search engines in China, with more than 170 million daily active users. Alibaba is another Chinese based tech company that has become a leader in online tech retail business.

Rather than investing all its money inwardly in the field of technology, China is rather investing more in tech products in other countries. The Chinese investment in tech firms in the United States of America, for instance, has topped $1 billion since the year 2010, thus making the country the largest investor in United States’ tech sector.^[5]Council on Foreign Relations – Chinese Investment in Critical U.S. Technology: Risks to U.S. Security Interests

#5: Germany

Germany has a long history in the manufacturing of tech devices. Some of the most sophisticated and highly accessorized automobiles are made in Germany, and all over the world, automobile lovers refer to German cars as the “German machine”. Germany is leading the pack in technological innovation in the entire continent of Europe. In the year 2014, the government of Germany spent roughly 4% of its National Gross Domestic earnings on research and development, which was equivalent to about $117 billion.

German tech companies such as Siemens are the world leaders in the manufacturing of renewable energy and transportation accessories. Germany has also established itself as a leading destination for technological-driven architectural designs and it is quite easy to find German construction companies handling sophisticated buildings all over the world. When it comes to renewable energy, Germany is presently the third largest exporter and user of energy derived from Wind, solar, and geothermal energy sources. Currently, some 36.1% of its total energy needs are from renewable energy. With 40GW of energy storage, Germany currently has the biggest Photo-voltaic installed capacity in the world.^[6]Clean Technica – China Overtakes Germany To Become World’s Leading Solar PV Country

#4: Finland

Finland is the only Scandinavian country on the list of the top technology countries in the world. Interestingly, it is not as rich as most of the countries on the top 10 technology countries. However, the country’s relative stability to its advantage. In fact, technology has remained the major export in Finland makes the country one of the largest technologically advanced countries in the world. Finnish technology companies operate all over the world, accounting for more than 50% of the country’s total export. Smartphone giant- Nokia, is one of the biggest smartphone makers in the world. It only trails Apple and Samsung in size. Finland is also popular for software and Video gaming. Finland is known to possess the 6th fastest internet speed in the world, behind South Korea, Norway, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Switzerland.^[7]U.S. News – Countries Where People Are Most Wired In

#3: Republic of Korea

South Korea is more than just Kpop and K dramas. In fact, South Korea is a late bloomer when it comes to technology. Despite being one of the poorest in the 1960s, today it is one of the biggest technology countries in the world. By the year 2014, South Korea became the 14th largest economy in the world. Most of its growth was driven by technology. One of the reasons why South Korea has become a leader in technology is the fact that the country supports tech hubs or startups. In 2017, Samsung, a Korean tech firm became the second largest in the world, after Apple. Samsung has remained the pride of South Korea, boasting annually a revenue in excess of $174 billion. In fact, it has led many people to have a greater interest in the country, going so far as learning the Korean language.

South Korea has the fastest internet speed in the world, with average internet speed in homes surpassing 28.6Mbps.^[8]U.S. News – Countries Where People Are Most Wired In

#2: The United States of America

Being the largest economy in the world, it should come as no surprise that the US is in the top three technology countries in the world. The United States currently has more than 7 million people working in the technology sector. This includes more than 45% of these workers being nationals from other countries such as India. In 2015, over 6% of the country’s GDP comes from internet technology. In the year 2017, the United States tech firm- Apple earned about $800 billion in revenue, making it the biggest organization in the world.

The United States has also established itself as one of the most technological-driven economies in the world. In fact, thousands of software manufacturing companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, Google, Sony, Amazon, and Oracle are headquartered in the US. Aside from hardware and software technology, the United States spends more money on military technology than any other country in the world. As a matter of fact, more than 80% of United States debts are as a result of military activities in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.  The United States has also established itself as the number one country in the world in space technology. In 2017 alone, Space technology companies in the United States invested a total of about $3.9 billion.^[9]CNBC – Space companies received $3.9 billion in private investment during ‘the year of commercial launch’: Report

#1: Japan

No other country in the world invests in artificial intelligence like Japan. Located to the east of South Korea, Japan has witnessed a tremendous growth since the Hiroshima bombings. Today, no other country is more obsessed with electronics than Japan making it a great technology country. In fact, this helps to put it at the top of the list of the top 10 most technologically advanced countries in the world. Aside from electronic gadgets, including gaming devices, and home appliances, Japan is the top destination for robotics and other related Artificial Intelligence products.

In addition to home appliances, Japan is home to automobile companies like Mitsubishi, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, and Mazda. Japanese automobile products are the most durable, energy-efficient and rugged products you can find in the market today. Additionally, the country is the third largest exporter of cars in the world. Since the year 2014, the government of Japan had continued to invest more than 1% of its annual GDP, which means the country had invested over $26 trillion Yen, or over $238 billion USD, in the past 5 years.

There is no doubt that Japan is world’s number one in terms of building robots. In fact, the country reinvests more than 1% of the its GDP in the research and development of new robots. Additionally, the rest of the world has adopted many of these Japanese artificial intelligence products.^[10]The Atlantic – Japan Might Be What Equality in Education Looks Like

Japanese technology companies have become household names all around the world. This has become so much so that it is nearly impossible find a community where there are no Japanese products.