Israel ranks fourth worldwide of countries most advanced in AI

Israel has secured the fourth spot in the global ranking of countries most advanced in artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent study by ZeroBounce. The study evaluated ten leading countries, ranking them as follows: the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Germany, India, France, South Korea, and Singapore.

The ranking was based on an analysis of private investments over the past decade, the number of AI-focused startups, and workforce-related factors such as the proportion of AI specialists and job postings in the field.

Liviu Tanase, founder and CEO of ZeroBounce, emphasized that these investments and developments are crucial for shaping the future of global technology.

The United States topped the list, with $335.2 billion in private investments and 5,500 AI startups. In 2024, there are 71,000 AI-related job openings in the US.

China ranked second, with $103.5 billion in AI investments and a higher proportion of AI specialists in its workforce, despite fewer startups and vacancies than the US.

The United Kingdom took third place, having invested $22.2 billion in AI and founded 727 startups.

Israel, ranking fourth, has invested $12.83 billion in AI and established 442 AI startups. Notably, Israel boasts the highest concentration of AI talent relative to its workforce, with 1.13% of workers specializing in AI.

Following Israel, Canada placed fifth with $10.35 billion in investments and a significant presence of AI job postings.

The rest of the top ten includes Germany, India, France, South Korea, and Singapore, each making substantial contributions to AI development on a global scale.