Legatum Prosperity Index
The Legatum Prosperity Index ranks countries on a broad definition of prosperity; the 2026 edition scores 161 countries across three domains (Development, Freedom, Society) and ten pillars built from more than 130 indicators. It matters for India because it weighs economic development alongside personal freedom, safety and social fabric rather than income alone. India ranked 91st of 161 in the 2026 edition, with a score of 60.67.
India's rank
91 / 161
Change
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Published by
Legatum and the Prosperity Institute (formerly Legatum Institute)
New methodology (3 domains, 10 pillars, p-averaging), 161 countries, data up to 2025; not comparable with earlier editions.
Legatum Prosperity Index over time
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| Period | Legatum Prosperity Index |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 60.7 |
| 2023 | 53.7 |
| 2021 | 53.6 |
| 2020 | 53.6 |
| 2019 | 53.8 |
| 2018 | 57.3 |
| 2017 | 54.4 |
| 2016 | 53.1 |
Rank history
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| Period | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 91 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2020 | 101 |
| 2019 | 101 |
| 2018 | 94 |
| 2017 | 100 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2014 | 102 |
| 2013 | 106 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2011 | 91 |
| 2010 | 88 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2007 | 46 |
Compared with
Source
Legatum and the Prosperity Institute (formerly Legatum Institute) — https://www.prosperityindex.com/