India is ranked number 49 (out of 108) on NordLayer’s (the parent company of Nord VPN) Global Remote Work Index (GRWI), which exposes the best and worst nations in which to work remotely based on four factors: cyber safety, economic safety, digital and physical infrastructure, and social safety. It has dropped 15 spots since 2022, and now sits at number 64 on the list of the top countries in which to work remotely. This low position results from India’s poor scores in all four dimensions, with its digital and physical infrastructure (77) and social safety (74) being the primary reasons for its low score.
Compared to other countries’ digital and physical infrastructures, India’s e-infrastructure ranks 95th worldwide, making it one of the weakest. This internet connection costs very high (78t), while the quality is low (70). With a low personal rights index (88) and a poor inclusiveness environment (65), India appears to be one of the most isolated countries in the world regarding social safety. This is because India has a poor inclusive environment.
India receives a below-average score in the cyber security and economic security categories (56 and 55, respectively). India has the third lowest cost of living worldwide, making it one of the most affordable travel destinations. On the other hand, visitors might not be interested in (93) the available medical care. India possesses a cyberinfrastructure (13) and a response capacity (19) that are both satisfactory.
Regional Outlook
India appears to have a brighter future than its two neighbouring countries, Pakistan (93) and Nepal (89) when viewed from the whole region’s perspective.
Experts praised India’s cyberinfrastructure as one of the country’s many strong points (13). In the meantime, Pakistan is way down in the rankings (62) and Nepal (78). Another factor that contributes to India’s continued dominance is the appeal of its tourist destinations (13), which is not a strength for either Nepal (22) or Pakistan (18).
India’s cost of living index is one of its most significant advantages, ranking third overall and second to Pakistan’s (1). Nepal is ranked lower than both countries because of its higher cost of living (5). Although the level of English proficiency in India is low (58), it is still higher than in Pakistan (64), and it is certainly higher than in Nepal (61). Travelling around India rather than working from there would be a more enjoyable experience.
