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The best performing nation in computer science relative to its population is Israel, which collected 5 awards, achieving an index of 58 (double nationals are accounted for twice). Follow two other small nations: Norway and Denmark. The United States come 4th, with a hefty collection of 48 awards, but with a 15 index, just above the average (14, red horizontal line), due to their much larger population. India and China have also been distinguished with one award each.
Take a look at the complete list of Turing award laureates
| Country | Awards 1966-2022 | Population 2022 (million) | Per capita (awards/millionx100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 5 | 38.4 | 13.0 |
| China | 1 | 1,448.5 | 0.1 |
| Denmark | 1 | 5.8 | 17.1 |
| France | 2 | 65.6 | 3.0 |
| India | 1 | 1,406.6 | 0.1 |
| Israel | 5 | 8.9 | 56.0 |
| Italy | 1 | 60.3 | 1.7 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 17.2 | 5.8 |
| Norway | 2 | 5.5 | 36.3 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.8 | 11.4 |
United Kingdom | 7 | 68.5 | 10.2 |
| United States | 50 | 334.8 | 14.9 |
| Venezuela | 1 | 29.3 | 3.4 |
| Total | 78 | ||
| Median | 10.2 | ||
| Average | 13.3 |
Source: ACM Awards: A. M. Turing Award.