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Survey Reveals How the World Sees India in 2026
Some researchers wanted to know what people around the world think about India.
India is a big country that many other countries know about.
The researchers were from a group called Pew Research Center.
They asked more than 42,000 people in 36 different countries what they think.
The survey happened between February and May.
They found that about 45 out of every 100 people have a good opinion of India.
About 41 out of every 100 people have a not-so-good opinion.
That means more people see India positively than negatively.
The results came out as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday.
Overall, the world sees India more positively than negatively.
Pew Research Center surveyed 36 countries about their views of India.
The survey was conducted between February and May among more than 42,000 people.
A median of 45% of respondents held a favorable view of India.
A median of 41% of respondents viewed India unfavorably.
The findings came as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday.
- Who
- Pew Research Center surveyed more than 42,000 people across 36 countries.
- What
- An international survey measuring how the world views India.
- Where
- In 36 countries worldwide, with India (New Delhi) as the subject.
- When
- Conducted between February and May; reported as India marked its 80th Independence Day on Saturday.
- Why
- To gauge global perceptions of India as it celebrated its 80th Independence Day.
Key facts
- Organization
- Pew Research Center
- Countries surveyed
- 36
- Respondents
- More than 42,000 people
- Survey period
- February to May
- Median favorable view of India
- 45%
- Median unfavorable view of India
- 41%
- Context
- India's 80th Independence Day celebrated on Saturday
Sources
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