Ireland places second in global tech competitiveness thanks to level of graduates

While Ireland scored highly in tech competitiveness, it ranked only 18th across all Stem areas

The study ranked 35 countries on their ability to develop and create opportunities in the science and tech sectors. Picture: iStock

Ireland ranks second in a new global league for tech competitiveness, driven by its high level of computer science graduates.

The study, conducted by global consultancy SThree and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), ranked 35 countries on their ability to develop and create opportunities in science and tech.