Switzerland Leads 2025 Digital Competitiveness Ranking
Switzerland retains its top position in the 2025 IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR), ahead of the United States and Singapore, reaffirming its role as a global leader in digital economies.
Ranking Overview
The annual ranking by the Lausanne-based Institute for Management Development (IMD) evaluates 69 economies on their ability to adopt and leverage digital technologies for economic and social transformation.
- Switzerland ranks first
- United States ranks second
- Singapore ranks third
Switzerland’s Strengths and Challenges
The country’s leading position highlights its robust digital infrastructure, strong education system, and innovative ecosystems.
“Digitally speaking, Switzerland has experienced two important developments so far this year: the cataclysmic effects of tariff changes and the approval of e-ID by a razor-thin margin (50.4% in favor),” said Arturo Bris, Director of IMD’s World Competitiveness Center (WCC).
“It’s clear that the Swiss aren’t as prepared as we might have hoped to embrace the challenges of technology today.”
IMD experts caution that increasing trade fragmentation and evolving regulatory environments pose risks to Switzerland’s digital leadership in the near future.
Global Implications
The institute notes that rising trade tensions are impacting data flows, technical standards, and investment priorities, all of which are critical factors in shaping digital competitiveness globally.
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