ISRAEL - Tops Region in Global Talent Ranking

Now in its 11th year, the [Global Talent Competitive Index] ranking covers 135 countries and is based on 77 indicators, including the concentration of AI workers, grouped into six categories that measure talent attraction, growth, retention, and technical capabilities. The index evaluates how countries cultivate, attract, and retain skilled workers across all income levels.

Israel ranked 23rd overall and first in the North Africa and Western Asia regional ranking, rising two places from the previous edition. According to the authors, Israel “demonstrates particular strength in retaining talent, as well as in both mid-level and high-level skills, reflecting a workforce equipped for professional, managerial, and leadership roles.”

Singapore took first place, replacing Switzerland, which topped last year’s index. Singapore scored especially high in categories such as internet access in schools, government efficiency, and AI-worker migration, while also improving its employee-retention capabilities.

Wealthy European countries continue to dominate the top tier, occupying seven of the top ten positions: Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, and Luxembourg ranked 2nd through 8th, respectively. The United States placed ninth, followed by Australia. For the U.S., this marks a drop from third place in 2023, the last time the index was published, and its lowest position since the index’s inception, driven in part by a lower score in openness. The United Kingdom similarly fell out of the top ten, landing in 12th place.

-www.calcalistech.com, 30 November 2025

Commentary: While the 23rd overall ranking is significant, Israel scored first in the “North Africa and Western Asia” region.

We notice Israel continues improving when it comes to global rankings in many aspects, despite being in the midst of poverty-stricken nations.

We must also take note that Israel was founded as a sovereign, independent nation in 1948. From that day on, the Jewish nation has had to fight for their very existence.

However, that’s not the end. Israel has a future; not based on their intellectual capacity, but because of the spiritual reality of God’s selection. The prophet Obadiah concludes: “And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel shall possess that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem, which is in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south” (verse 20).