Bishkek (TDI): Kyrgyzstan has moved up two positions in the Global Soft Power Index 2025, ranking 146th with 28.8 points, according to a study published by Brand Finance.
The index is conducted annually and assesses the influence of each state participating in the rating in international relations through diplomacy, culture and business.
The rating is based on a survey of over 170,000 people from more than 100 nations.
This time, Brand Finance assessed the global image of 193 UN member countries.
Kyrgyzstan entered the Global Soft Power Index for the first time last year and took the last position.
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This year, Kyrgyzstan improved its performance by two points because of a number of indicators.
The most notable of them were Education and Science (+21), as well as People and Values (+10).
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The first place in the ranking was taken by the US with 79.5 points.
Second position for the first time was taken by China with 72.8 points.
