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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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