India ranks 13th in artificial intelligence-based economy

• India has made remarkable progress in preparing for an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven global economy.

• India secured the 13th position globally in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, released on June 23, 2026.

• In this index, published by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, India achieved a score of 89.4 out of 100.

• Notably, India demonstrated its robust and future-oriented workforce potential by securing the fifth position globally in the "Future of Work" category with a score of 96.0.

• This achievement indicates that India is rapidly strengthening its human resources and education system to meet the demands of an AI-driven economy.

• The QS World Future Skills Index is an international assessment system designed to measure how well-prepared various countries are for future skill requirements and economic transformations driven by artificial intelligence.

• Countries are evaluated in this index based on key criteria such as the quality of education, workforce proficiency, digital capabilities, and economic adaptability.

• A new and enhanced methodology has been employed for the 2027 edition.

• Therefore, QS has clarified that the results should not be directly compared with the initial (pilot) edition released in 2025.