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Denmark's Economy 'Most Networked'

US takes 4th, behind Sweden and Switzerland

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 9, 2008 4:42 PM CDT

(Newser) – Denmark is the most IT-savvy country on Earth, according to the World Economic Forum, which today released its list of the world’s “most networked” countries. The list ranks 127 countries based on their ability to use new information and technologies, the BBC explains. It was Denmark’s second year on top, while South Korea, and the US saw big bounces, rising 10 and three spots respectively.

  1. Denmark
  2. Sweden
  3. Switzerland
  4. United States
  5. Singapore
  6. Finland
  7. Netherlands
  8. Iceland
  9. South Korea
  10. Norway

Denmark topped the WEF's new list of the world's most networked economies.
Denmark topped the WEF's new list of the world's "most networked" economies.   (Shutterstock)
The U.S. took fourth place, behind Sweden and Switzerland.
The U.S. took fourth place, behind Sweden and Switzerland.   (Shutterstock)
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