The Network Readiness Index 2024 ranks a total of 133 economies that collectively account for 95 percent of global gross domestic product (GDP). In the latest rankings, the United States and Singapore have maintained their lead positions at 1st and 2nd place, respectively, while Finland has consistently held on to its 3rd position from last year.
The Netherlands has dropped to 6th, previously ranked 4th in 2023, while Sweden advanced to 4th position. The Republic of Korea has shown improved performance, advancing from 7th to 5th, as Switzerland shifted from 6th position in 2023 to 7th this year. The United Kingdom experienced an upward trajectory, reaching the 8th position, while Germany maintained a steady ranking at 9th. Denmark, completing the top 10, now ranks 10th, after repositioning from 8th in 2023.
The top ten performers in NRI 2024 underscore that advanced economies across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific continue to excel in network readiness. Specifically, among the top 25 countries, Europe is represented by seventeen nations (predominantly the Western and Scandinavian regions. East and Southeast Asia contribute four economies (Singapore, Republic of Korea, China, and Japan, Oceania is represented by Australia and New Zealand, and North America includes both Canada and the United States.
In terms of income distribution within the 2024 rankings, 52 countries are high-income economies, 36 are upper-middle-income economies, 32 are lower-middle-income economies, and 13 are low-income economies.
Regionally, Europe leads with representation from 41 countries, followed by Africa with 30 countries, Asia and the Pacific with 21, the Americas with 22, the Arab States with 13 and CIS with 6 countries. These rankings highlight the ongoing leadership of high-income economies while also acknowledging progress among emerging markets in network readiness.
Top 3 Countries by Income Group
| High Income Countries | Upper-Middle Income Countries | Lower-middle Income Countries | Low Income Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. United States of America (1) | 1. China (17) | 1. Viet Nam (45) | 1. Rwanda (91) |
| 2. Singapore (2) | 2. Malaysia (36) | 2. India (49) | 2. Uganda (118) |
| 3. Finland (3) | 3. Thailand (40) | 3. Philippines (63) | 3. Malawi (119) |
Note: Global ranks in parentheses.
Top 3 Countries by region
| Africa | Arab States | Asia & Pacific | CIS | Europe | The Americas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mauritius (60) | 1. United Arab Emirates (28) | 1. Singapore (2) | 1. Russian Federation (41) | 1. Finland (3) | 1. United States (1) |
| 2. Seychelles (71) | 2. Saudi Arabia (35) | 2. Korea, Rep. (5) | 2. Kazakhstan (61) | 2. Sweden (4) | 2. Canada (11) |
| 3. South Africa (72) | 3. Qatar (38) | 3. Japan (12) | 3. Armenia (66) | 3. Netherlands (6) | 3. Brazil (44) |
Note: Global ranks in parentheses. CIS = Commonwealth of Independent States.