diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 2c5eea1a7..ff495e97e 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@ if (POLICY CMP0067)
   cmake_policy(SET CMP0067 NEW)
 endif(POLICY CMP0067)
 
-# Try C++14, then fall back to C++11 and C++98.  Used for feature tests
+# Try C++17, then fall back to C++14, then C++11, and C++98.  Used for feature tests
 # for optional features.
-set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 14)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
 
 # Use folders (for IDE project grouping)
 set_property(GLOBAL PROPERTY USE_FOLDERS ON)