‘That’s where the money is’: Kevin O’Leary says this 1 country ‘took the best from all around the world’ and used it — yet it’s less than 60 years old.

Spain is one of the most highly developed countries in the world. In 2021, the country spent 1.43% of its GDP on R&D. 15. Norway. Absolute R&D Spending: $9.75 billion. Human Development Index: 0.966.

China ranks second among the top 10 most powerful countries in the world in 2025. China’s Belt and Road Initiative continues to expand, with an increasing number of countries participating.