Oliver Wyman Forum – The Industry 5.0 Index 2025: How Nations Can Redefine Economic Progress

Summary

The report focuses on Industry 5.

0, the aspirational Fifth Industrial Revolution emphasizing human creativity, welfare, sustainability, and resilient systems. It highlights how Industry 5.0 can add $1 trillion annually to global GDP beyond technology-driven profits, requiring collaboration between governments and businesses with supportive policies. The Industry 5.0 Index measures readiness of 92 countries across 30 metrics, with Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and South Korea leading in various areas such as workforce upskilling, sustainability, talent development, and resilience.

Region: Global

Published: January 2026

Author(s): Oliver Wyman Forum

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI Blockchain Cybersecurity and privacy Mobile

Social drivers: Diversity and equality Sustainability and ethics

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions Political instability and conflicts Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption Workforce availability

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