As per the Network Readiness Index 2024 released by the

Solution

Switzerland is not in the top five countries in the Network Readiness Index 2024 rankings. Top 5 Countries in Network Readiness Index 2024 1. United States – Ranked 1st with a score of 78.96 2. Singapore – Ranked 2nd with a score of 76.94 3. Finland – Ranked 3rd with a score of 75.76 4. Sweden – Ranked 4th with a score of 74.99 5. Republic of Korea (South Korea) – Ranked 5th with a score of 74.85 Details about the Index • The Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024 was released on November 21, 2024, by the Portulans Institute in collaboration with the Saï d Business School, University of Oxford. • The index ranks 133 economies based on citizens' access to and effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). • It is one of the leading global indices for assessing the digital readiness and impact of ICT. India’s Performance in 2024 • Rank: 49th globally (up from 60th in 2023) • Score: 53.63 • Ranked 2nd among lower-middle-income countries, after Vietnam • Ranked 1st globally in: o AI scientific publications o AI talent concentration o ICT services exports