India has claimed the record for the highest annual cinema attendance, with an astounding 2.19 billion visits in 2015, according to the latest data from The Economist. This figure puts India far ahead of the USA, which recorded 1.29 billion visits in the same year.

While India leads in overall attendance, the highest cinema attendance per capita is held by Iceland and South Korea, both at 4.3 visits per person. India’s per capita attendance stands at 1.8, while the USA’s per capita figure is 4.0, reflecting a global trend of cinema popularity in various regions.

This achievement highlights India’s vibrant film industry and the cultural importance of cinema in the country, where movies are an integral part of daily life. The record further solidifies India’s position as a cinematic powerhouse.