Global AI Index
The Global AI Index ranks countries on their capacity for artificial intelligence, combining over 100 indicators across seven sub-pillars (talent, infrastructure, operating environment, research, development, government strategy and commercial) grouped under implementation, innovation and investment. Scores are relative within each edition, with the top-scoring country set to 100. Launched by Tortoise Media in 2019, the index's sixth edition (December 2025) was published by The Observer and covers 93 countries.
India's rank
17 / 93
Change
▼ 7
Published by
Tortoise Media (2019-2024 editions); The Observer (2025 edition)
Sixth edition, published 4 December 2025 by The Observer; 12 countries added, new and reweighted indicators. The table also shows the European Union (score 49) without a rank; it is not counted in the 93.
Global AI Index over time
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| Period | Global AI Index |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2023 | 31.4 |
| 2021 | 30.4 |
| 2020 | 26.4 |
| 2019 | 24.9 |
Rank history
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| Period | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2019 | 18 |