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Table of Contents
2021 Index and Ranking Table
| Index Name | India’s Rank | Top Country | Published/Released By |
| World Happiness Index 2021 | 139th | 1st-Finland,
2nd – Iceland, 3rd -Denmark. |
UN sustainable Development solution Network (SDSN) |
| Global Peace Index 2021
|
135th | 1st-Iceland,
2nd–New Zealand, 3rd-Denmark |
Institute for Economic & Peace (IEP),Sweden, Australia. |
| World Press Freedom Index 2021 | 142nd | 1st–Norway,
2nd-Finland, 3rd-Denmark. |
Norway, Finland, Denmark |
| Economic Freedom Index 2021 | 121st(Globally)
26th in Asia-Pacific |
1st-Singapore,
2nd– New Zealand, 3rd– Australia. |
US based think tank named Heritage Foundation |
| Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 | 101st | China, Brazil and Kuwait | Concern Worldwide (Dublin, Ireland) & Welthungerhilfe (Germany) |
| Global Innovation Index 2021 | 46th | Switzerland | World Intellectual Property Organization |
| World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021 | 79th | Denmark | The World Justice Project (WJP) |
| Global Food Security (GFS) Index 2021 | 71st | Ireland | London-based Economist Impact and sponsored by Corteva Agriscience |
| Arton Capitals passport Index 2021 | 62nd | Germany & Spain | Arton Capital |
| Henley Passport Index 2021 (Q2)
|
84th
|
1st–Japan ,
2nd – Singapore 3rd – South Korea and Germany |
Henley & Partners International air Transport Association |
| Henley Passport Index 2021 (Q4) | 90th | Japan | Henley and Partners, London, UK |
| World competitiveness Index 2021 | 43rd
|
Switzerland | The Institute for Management Development (IMD) |
| Mercer Global Pension Index 2021 | 40th | Iceland | Mercer Consulting |
| Digital Quality of Life Index 2021 | 59th | Denmark | Surfshark |
| Global Top 20 Dairy Companies List | 18th (Amul) | France | Rabobank |
| World Giving Index 2021
|
14th | Indonesia | The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) |
| World Energy Transition Index 2021
|
87th | Swedan | WEF (World Economic Forum)
|
| Global Gender Gap Index 2021
|
140th | 1st-Iceland,
2nd-Finland , 3rd-Norway
|
WEF (World Economic Forum) |
| Global Climate Risk Index 2021 | 7th | 1st-Mozambique,
2nd -Zimbabwe, 3rd– Bahamas |
Bonn based environmental think tank Germanwatch. |
| Global climate change Performance Index 2021 | 10th | Sweden(4th), Denmark(5th), Maracco(6th)
(3 place blank) |
New Climate Institute, German watch and CAN |
| Environmental performance Index 2021 | 177th | Denmark | WEF (World Economic Forum) |
| Global Skills Report 2021 | 67th | Switzerland | Coursera |
| Global DemocracyIndex 2021
|
53rd | 1st-Norway,
2nd-Iceland, 3rd-Sweden. |
Economist Intelligence Unit (London, UK) |
| International Intellectual property Index 2021
|
40th | 1st-US ,
2nd– UK , 3rd-Germany. |
Us Chamber of commerce’s Global Innovation (GIPC) |
| Sustainable Development Report 2021 | 120th | Finland | Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) & the Bertelsmann Stiftung.
|
| Corruption perception Index 2021 | 86th | Zealand and Denmark New | Transparency International |
| Global Manufacturing Risk Index 2021 | 2nd | China | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Inclusive Internet Index 2021 | 49th | Sweden | EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) |
| Global Energy Transition Index 2021 | 87th | 1st–Sweden ,
2nd– Norway, 3rd-Denmark. |
World Economic Forum (WEF) |
| World’s Best Cities for 2021 | 62nd (Delhi | London | Vancouver based Resonance Consultancy Ltd |
| EIU’s Safe Cities Index 2021 | 48th(New Delhi) | Copenhagen | Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) |
| Chandler Good Government Index2021 | 49th | 1st– Finland
2: Switzerland 3: Singapore |
Chandler Institute of Governance, Singapore |
| Skytrax World Airport Award Ranking 2021 | 45th (Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport) | Doha, Qatar | Skytrax |
| Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2021 | 12th
Mukesh Ambani, Goutam Adani |
Jeff Bezos | Bloomberg News |
| Global Firepower Index 2021 | 4th | 1st–US,
2nd-Russia, 3rd -China. |
Global Fire Power (GFP) potential military strength |
| Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 | 20th
Bengaluru(10th), New Delhi (14th), Mumbai (16th). |
1st-US,
Rank 2: UK, Rank 3: Israel |
Startup Blink |
| India Innovation Index 2021
|
1st–Karnataka, 2ndMaharashtra, 3rd-Tamil Nadu |
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|
NITI Aayog |
| India Future Unicorn List 2021 | 3rd | USA | Hurun Research Institute |
| Global Crypto Adoption Index 2021 | 2nd | Vietnam | Chainalysis |
| Global Youth Development Index 2021 | 122nd | Singapore | Commonwealth Secretariat in London |
| Asia University Rankings 2021 | IIT Bombay (47th),
IIT Delhi (50th), IIT Madras (56th) |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) |
| Ranking of Global Retail Power Houses 2021 | 53rd(Reliance Retail) | WalmartInc | Deloitte |
| Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) 2021: | 3rd | 1st-USA ,
2nd-China, 3rd-India. |
Ernst and Young Global Ltd(57th edition of EY’s) |
| Ultimate Military Strength Index 2021 | 4th | China | Defence website Military Direct |
| Urban Governance Index 2021 | Odisha | – | Praja Foundation
|
| World University Ranking 2021 (11th) | 415th (Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad ) | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US | Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) |
| World Investment Report 2021 | 5th | Mauritius | United Nations Conferenceon Trade and Development(UNCTAD) |
| Anemia free India Index 2021 | 61st | 1st-Madhya Pradesh,
2nd-Odisha, 3rd– Himacha Pradesh |
Ministry of Health & Family welfare and UNICEF |
| World’s 50 Greatest Leaders List 2021 | 10th Place:Adar Poonwalla(CEO of Serum Institute of India) | Jacinda Arden(New Zealand Prime Minister) | Fortune Magazine |
| World’s annual billionaire list(35th) | 10th: MukeshAmbani | Jeff Bezos
(Amazon CEO) |
Forbes |
| Global 500 Most Valuable Companies list 2021 | 9th (Reliance Industries) | Apple | Hurun Research Institute |
| Reuters Institute Digital News Report, 2021 | 31st | Finland | Reuters Institute |
| World Airport Award Ranking 2021 | 45th (Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport) | Doha, Qatar | Skytrax |
| 24th edition of the Annual Global CEO Survey | 5th | USA | PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) |
| Global Prime Residential Index 2021(Q1)
|
32nd (New Delhi) & 36th (Mumbai) | Shenzhen,(Chinese city) | Knight Frank |
| Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index | 10th | Singapore | Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
|
| Ease of Living Index 2021:
|
More than 10lacs Population –
1st-:Bengaluru 2nd-: Pune , 3rd-Ahmedabad Less than 10 Lacs Population- 1st-Shimla , 2ndBhubaneshwar 3rd-Silvassa. |
– | Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry |
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India’s Rankings in Different Indices 2021 are
World Happiness Index 2021
- India’s Rank-139th
- Top- Finland, Rank 2- Iceland ,Denmark .
- Bottom – Afghanistan
- Published By – UN sustainable Development solution Network (SDSN)
- Total countries-149
Global Peace Index 2021
- India’s Rank-135th
- Top- Iceland, New Zealand, Denmark
- Published By – Institute for Economic & Peace (IEP),Sweden, Australia.
- Bottom –Afghanistan
- Total countries-163
World Press Freedom Index 2021
- India’s Rank-142nd
- Top- Norway, Finland, Denmark
- Published By – Reporters without Borders, Paris, France
- Bottom Rank -179th ( North Korea)
Economic Freedom Index 2021
- India’s Rank-121st globally
- 26th in Asia-Pacific
- Top- Rank 1: Singapore Rank 2: New Zealand Rank 3: Australia
- Published By –US based think tank named Heritage Foundation
Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021
- India’s Rank-101st
- Top- China, Brazil and Kuwait
- Bottom – Somalia
- Published By – Concern Worldwide (Dublin, Ireland) & Welthungerhilfe (Germany)
- Total countries-116
Global Innovation Index 2021
- India’s Rank-46th
- Top- Switzerland
- Published By – World Intellectual Property Organization
World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021
- India’s Rank-79th
- Top- Denmark
- Published By – The World Justice Project (WJP)
- Bottom – Venezuela
- Total countries-139
Global Food Security (GFS) Index 2021
- India’s Rank-71st
- Top- Ireland
- Published By – London-based Economist Impact and sponsored by Corteva Agriscience
- Total countries-113
- Bottom – Burundi
Mercer Global Pension Index 2021
- India’s Rank-40th
- Top- Iceland
- Published By – Mercer Consulting
Digital Quality of Life Index 2021
- India’s Rank-59th
- Top- Denmark
- Published By – Surfshark
Global Top 20 Dairy Companies List
- India’s Rank-18th (Amul)
- Top- France
- Published By – Rabobank
Skytrax World Airport Award Ranking 2021
- India’s Rank-45th (Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport)
- Top- Doha, Qatar
- Published By – Skytrax
2021 Fortune’s Global 500 List
- India’s Rank-155th
- Top- Walmart
- Published By – Fortune
QS Executive MBA Rankings 2021
- India’s Rank-39th
- Top- France’s HEC Paris
- Published By – Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
Global Liveability Index 2021
- India’s Rank-Not in list
- Top- Auckland, New Zealand
- Published By – The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)
Arton Capitals passport Index 2021
- India’s Rank-62nd
- Top-Germany & Spain
- Released By- Arton Capital
Henley Passport Index 2021 Q2
- India’s Rank-84th
- Top-Rank 1: Japan ,2- Singapore ,Rank 3– South Korea and Germany
- Published By – Henley & Partners International air Transport Association
- Bottom Rank (110): Afghanistan
Henley Passport Index 2021 Q4
- India’s Rank-90th
- Top- Japan
- Published By – Henley and Partners, London, UK
World competitiveness Index 2021
- India’s Rank-43rd
- Top- Switzerland
- Published By – The Institute for Management Development (IMD)
- Total Countries – 64
World Giving Index 2021
- India’s Rank-14th
- Top- Indonesia
- by -the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)
- Bottom Rank – 114th(Japan)
World Energy Transition Index 2021
- India’s Rank-87th
- Top – Swedan
- Bottom – Zembabie
- Published By – WEF (World Economic Forum)
- Total Countries – 115
Global Gender Gap Index 2021
- India’s Rank-140th
- Top-1st:Iceland, 2nd:Finland ,3rd:Norway
- Published By – WEF (World Economic Forum)
- Total Countries – 156
Global Climate Risk Index 2021
- India’s Rank-7th
- Top-1st : Mozambique 2nd : Zimbabwe 3rd : Bahamas
- Published By – Bonn based environmental think tank Germanwatch
Global climate change Performance Index 2021
- India’s Rank-10th
- Top- Sweden(4th), Denmark(5th), Maracco(6th)
- Published By– New Climate Institute, German watch and CAN
- Top 3 place Blank
Environmental performance Index 2021
- India’s Rank- 177th
- Top-Denmark
- Published By -WEF (World Economic Forum)
Global Skills Report 2021
- India’s Rank-67th
- Top- Switzerland
- Published By – Coursera
Global Democracy Index 2021
- India’s Rank-53rd
- Top- Norway, Iceland, Sweden
- Published By – Economist Intelligence Unit (London, UK)
International Intellectual property Index 2021
- India’s Rank- 40th
- Top- Rank 1: US ,Rank 2: UK ,Rank 3: Germany
- Published By – Us Chamber of commerce’s Global Innovation (GIPC)
- Total Countries – 53
Sustainable Development Report 2021
- India’s Rank-120th
- Top-Finland
- Released by – Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Bertelsmann Stiftung.
- Total Countries – 165
Corruption perception Index 2021
- India’s Rank-86th
- Top – New Zealand and Denmark
- Published By -Transparency International
- Total countries-180
Global Manufacturing Risk Index 2021
- India’s Rank-2nd
- Top-china
- Published By -Cushman & Wakefield
Inclusive Internet Index 2021
- India’s Rank-49th
- Top- Sweden
- Published By –EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit)
- Total Countries – 120
Global Energy Transition Index 2021
- India’s Rank-87th
- Top- Rank 1: Sweden Rank 2: Norway Rank 3: Denmark
- Published By -World Economic Forum (WEF)
World’s Best Cities for 2021
- India’s Rank-62nd (Delhi)
- Top- London
- Published By –Vancouver based Resonance Consultancy Ltd
EIU’s Safe Cities Index 2021
- India’s Rank-48th(New Delhi)
- Top-Copenhagen
- Published By –Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
Chandler Good Government Index2021
- India’s Rank-49th
- Top- Finland Rank 2: Switzerland Rank 3: Singapore
- Published By –Chandler Institute of Governance, Singapore
Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2021
- India’s Rank-12th Mukesh Ambani,GoutamAdani
- Top- Jeff Bezos
- Published By –Bloomberg News
Global Firepower Index 2021
- India’s Rank-4th
- Top- United States, 2nd-Russia 3rd– China
- Published By –Global Fire Power (GFP) potential military strength
Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021
- India’s Rank-20th
- Bengaluru(10th), New Delhi (14th) and Mumbai (16th)
- Top- Rank 1: US, Rank 2: UK, Rank 3: Israel
- Published By -Startup Blink
India Innovation Index 2021
- Top- Rank 1: Karnataka, Rank 2: Maharashtra, Rank 3: Tamil Nadu
- Published By –NITI Aayog
India Future Unicorn List 2021
- India’s Rank-3rd
- Top-USA
- Published By -Hurun Research Institute
Global Crypto Adoption Index 2021
- India’s Rank-2nd
- Top-Vietnam
- Published By –Chainalysis
Global Youth Development Index 2021
- India’s Rank-122nd
- Top-Singapore
- Published By –Commonwealth Secretariat in London
Asia University Rankings 2021
- India’s Rank-–IIT Bombay (Rank 47), IIT Delhi (Rank 50), IIT Madras (Rank 56)
- Top- National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Published By –Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
Ranking of Global Retail Power Houses 2021
- India’s Rank-53rd, Reliance Retail
- Top- Walmart Inc
- Published By –Deloitte
Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) 2021:
- India’s Rank-3rd
- Top- USA ,China, India
- Published By – Ernst and Young Global Ltd(57th edition of EY’s)
Ultimate Military Strength Index 2021
- India’s Rank-4th
- Top- China
- Published By –Defence website Military Direct
Urban Governance Index 2021
- Top- Odisha
- Published By –Praja Foundation
World University Ranking 2021 (11th)
- India’s Rank- Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (415)
- Top- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States
- Published By – Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
World Investment Report 2021
- India’s Rank-5th
- Top- Mauritius
- Published By – United Nations Conferenceon Trade and Development(UNCTAD)
Anemia free India Index 2021
- India’s Rank-61st
- Top- 1st:Madhya Pradesh, 2nd:Odisha, 3rd: Himachal Pradesh
- Published By -Ministry of Health & Family welfare and UNICEF
World’s 50 Greatest Leaders List 2021
- India’s Rank-Place10th :Adar Poonwalla (CEO of Serum Institute of India)
- Top- Jacinda Arden(New Zealand Prime Minister)
- Published By –Fortune Magazine
World’s annual billionaire list(35th)
- India’s Rank -10th: Mukesh Ambani
- Top -Jeff Bezos(Amazon CEO)
- Published By -Forbes
Global 500 Most Valuable Companies list 2021
- India’s Rank-9th (Reliance Industries)
- Top-Apple
- Published By –Hurun Research Institute
Reuters Institute Digital News Report, 2021
- India’s Rank-31st
- Top- Finland
- Published By – Reuters Institute
- Total countries – 46
World Airport Award Ranking 2021
- India’s Rank-45th (Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport)
- Top- Doha, Qatar
- Published By – Skytrax
24th edition of the Annual Global CEO Survey
- India’s Rank-5th
- Top- USA
- Published By –PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Global Prime Residential Index 2021(Q1)
- India’s Rank-32nd (New Delhi) and 36th (Mumbai)
- Top- Shenzhen,(Chinese city)
- Published By –Knight Frank
Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index
- India’s Rank-10th
- Top- Singapore
- Published By –Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
Ease of Living Index 2021:
- More than 10lacs Population – Rank1:Bengaluru ,Rank 2: Pune ,Rank 3: Ahmedabad
- Less than 10 Lacs Population- Rank1:Shimla ,Rank 2: Bhubaneshwar ,Rank 3: Silvassa
- Municipal Performance Index 2020 (More than 10 lacs): Rank1-Surat , Rank 2: Bhopal Rank 3: New Delhi
- Municipal Performance Index 2020 (less than 10 lacs): Rank 1:Tirupati, Rank 2: Gandhinagar
- Published By -Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry
