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Global Cultural Ranking 2001

Comprehensive analysis and global comparison

India's Current Rank
#15/ 195
92.3th percentile

Key Performance Indicators

Heritage Sites
42
2
Cultural Exports
$12.8B
15.3%
Arts Funding
₹2,847 Cr
22.1%
Cultural Diversity
95.2
1.8%

Historical Performance & Predictions

Historical Data
AI Predictions

Trend Analysis

5-Year Change 7 positions
Best Rank #0
Score Improvement +5.1

AI-Powered Predictions

2024#13
85% confidence
2025#11
78% confidence
2026#9
65% confidence

Global Rankings Comparison

RankCountryScoreChangeRegion
#1
🇫🇷
FranceFR
98.5
0
 Europe
#2
🇮🇹
ItalyIT
96.8
1
 Europe
#3
🇪🇸
SpainES
94.2
-1
 Europe
#4
🇩🇪
GermanyDE
92.7
2
 Europe
#5
🇬🇧
United KingdomGB
91.3
0
 Europe
#6
🇯🇵
JapanJP
89.9
1
 Asia
#7
🇬🇷
GreeceGR
88.4
-2
 Europe
#8
🇨🇳
ChinaCN
87.1
3
 Asia
#9
🇪🇬
EgyptEG
85.9
1
 Africa
#10
🇲🇽
MexicoMX
84.3
-1
 Americas
#11
🇹🇷
TurkeyTR
83.7
2
 Asia
#12
🇮🇷
IranIR
82.4
0
 Asia
#13
🇷🇺
RussiaRU
81.8
1
 Europe
#14
🇵🇪
PeruPE
80.6
-2
 Americas
#15
🇮🇳
IndiaIN
79.3
3
 Asia

Regional Performance Analysis

Regional Breakdown

Europe28 countries
Average Rank#18.4
Top PerformerFrance
Asia15 countries
Average Rank#34.7
Top PerformerJapan
Americas12 countries
Average Rank#42.1
Top PerformerMexico
Africa8 countries
Average Rank#78.3
Top PerformerEgypt
Oceania4 countries
Average Rank#45.2
Top PerformerAustralia

Global Score Distribution

Distribution Insights

This histogram shows how countries are distributed across different score ranges, helping understand global performance patterns.

India's Position92.3th percentile

Methodology

The Cultural Heritage Index evaluates nations based on UNESCO World Heritage sites, cultural diversity, arts funding per capita, international cultural exchange programs, digital cultural preservation efforts, and global cultural soft power influence.

Key Assessment Factors:

Heritage Sites25%
Cultural Diversity20%
Arts Investment20%
Global Influence15%
Digital Preservation12%
Cultural Exchange8%

Key Insights & Analysis

India's rise in cultural rankings reflects significant investments in digital heritage preservation, increased international cultural exchanges, and growing global recognition of its diverse artistic traditions. The "Digital India Heritage" initiative has digitized over 50,000 cultural artifacts, while Bollywood and traditional arts continue expanding global influence.

Areas for Improvement

high
Digital Heritage InfrastructureInvest in advanced digitization and virtual museum technologies
Potential Impact
8/10
medium
International Cultural ProgramsExpand cultural exchange and artist residency programs globally
Potential Impact
6/10
high
Heritage Site ConservationStrengthen preservation efforts for UNESCO World Heritage sites
Potential Impact
7/10

Key Success Factors

Rich Heritage DiversityVast array of historical sites and cultural traditions
9/10
Growing Digital InitiativesIncreasing investment in digital preservation
7/10
Global Cultural InfluenceExpanding reach through cinema and arts
8/10

Comparative Performance Analysis

Peer Countries Comparison

🇫🇷#1
-14
🇮🇹#2
-13
🇪🇸#3
-12
🇩🇪#4
-11
🇬🇧#5
-10

Global Benchmarks

Top Quartile (Top 25%)
#49
✓ Achieved
Global Average
#98
✓ Above Average
Regional Leader
#6
-9 ranks to go

Strategic Recommendations

Digital Cultural Preservation Initiative
Technology Heritage

Launch a comprehensive program to digitize cultural artifacts and create virtual experiences.

Timeline2-3 years
Impact
Complexity
Global Cultural Exchange Program
Diplomacy Arts

Establish international artist residencies and cultural ambassador programs.

Timeline1-2 years
Impact
Complexity