Valentyna Pavlova, Natalya Lokhman, Bocharova Yulia, Olena Kornilova, Tetiana Kozhukhova
The monitoring of Ukraine’ innovation potential statistical indicators by the parameters which determine an innovation activity and based on which an integral indicator of the innovation potential development changes character was calculated, has been done. Based on calculations, quality characteristics of formation and using of Ukraine’ innovation potential has been provided. The countries rating by the Global Innovation Index has been analyzed in detail; Ukraine’ position in this rating has been determined; the comparing characteristics of Ukraine’ and Switzerland (leading country) innovation index indicators has been provided. Within the GII formation analysis in 2017, strengths and weaknesses which affect Ukraine’ rating have been determined; factors which increased during the analyzed period in comparing to the basic indicator have been also determined.