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India's 49th Rank in Network Readiness Index 2024

India has improved its ranking in the NRI 2024, moving from 60th to 49th place across 133 economies. The country ranks 2nd among lower-middle-income countries, after Vietnam.

Ranking and Performance Overview

  • Climbed 11 positions from 60th to 49th rank in Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024
  • Score improved from 49.93 (2023) to 53.63 (2024)
  • Evaluated across 133 economies
  • Four key assessment pillars: Technology, People, Governance, Impact
  • Comprehensive analysis using 54 different variables
  • Ranked 2nd among lower-middle-income countries, after Vietnam

Global Leadership and Key Indicators Top Rankings:

  • 1st in AI Scientific Publications
  • 1st in AI Talent Concentration
  • 1st in ICT Services Exports
  • 2nd in FTTH/Building Internet Subscriptions
  • 2nd in Mobile Broadband Internet Traffic
  • 2nd in International Internet Bandwidth
  • 3rd in Domestic Market Scale
  • 4th in Annual Telecommunication Investment

Digital Transformation Achievements Telecommunication Infrastructure Growth:

  • Tele density increased from 75.2% to 84.69%
  • Wireless connections reached 119 crore
  • Internet subscribers surged from 25.1 crore to 94.4 crore
  • 5G services launch improved mobile broadband speed ranking from 118th to 15th
  • Digital India initiative expanded rural broadband access
  • Ongoing Bharat 6G Vision for future technological leadership

Network Readiness Index 2024 Top 10 Countries:

Ranking

Country

1

United States of America

2

Singapore

3

Finland

4

Sweden

5

Republic of Korea

6

Netherlands

7

Switzerland

8

United Kingdom

9

Germany

10

Denmark

Neighboring Countries Ranking:

  • China: 17th
  • India: 49th
  • Bangladesh: 89th
  • Sri Lanka: 95th
  • Pakistan: 97th

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