Statista Rankings FAQ

Statista Rankings highlights the companies, brands, and institutions that stand out in their industries. Backed by Statista’s trusted data and research expertise, we provide transparent, independent rankings that help businesses, professionals, and consumers make informed decisions.

Based on extensive research, we rank organizations to provide transparency in the market and make excellence visible. Our rankings highlight top performers based on reliable data and research, helping them showcase their strengths while giving consumers and professionals trustworthy insights for decision-making.

Here at Statista Rankings, we combine trusted data with expert analysis to highlight excellence across industries. Each ranking is built on transparent, data-driven research, using independent surveys, verified performance metrics and reliable third-party sources.

In this way, we seek to empower organizations with credible insights and help people make informed decisions with confidence.

Our Rankings and Ratings both recognize outstanding performance, but they differ in process and duration. Most of our projects are rankings, which are updated annually and do not require registration. Ratings, on the other hand, involve a detailed application process where organizations submit data through a survey for in-depth evaluation. Check out the Global Hospital Rating or the Excellent Workplace Rating for more information. 

If you need help with your license order, our support team is happy to assist. You can reach us through our contact form or via the contact details of the person listed at the bottom of your award’s order page. For questions about purchasing or technical issues, please include your order details so we can help you as quickly as possible.

Only official awardees featured in a ranking or rating can access and use the award logo. To do so, please order a license package through the award portal using the unique login code you received by email or post. Once your order has been processed, you will receive an email containing your logo files, package details and high-resolution versions of the award logo for easy download and use.

The logos are sent in a secure file. The formats are: EPS, JPG, Adobe Acobat, PNG and Edge HTML. There are two sub folders within the secure file, one for Mac users, the other for Windows users.

You will receive your logo files as soon as possible after ordering, typically within 48 hours on working days. In most cases, the files are sent within just a few hours.

If your company is listed in one of our rankings and you notice outdated or incorrect information, you can request an update or correction by messaging us via the contact form. Please include the name of the ranking and details of the correction. Our team will review your request, verify the information, and update the entry.

If you have additional questions about Statista Rankings or need assistance, our support team is happy to help. For general inquiries about rankings or methodologies, please fill out the contact form here. If you are an awardee and have already been contacted by us, please feel free to call the contact person indicated on the email or letter sent to you.

Displaying a Statista award logo highlights your company’s achievement and strengthens your brand’s reputation. The logo serves as a trusted, third-party endorsement that can: 

Enhance credibility – Demonstrates that your company has been independently recognized for excellence. 

Build trust – Shows clients and partners that your performance meets high industry standards. 

Increase visibility – Attracts positive attention across marketing channels, from websites and social media to press materials. 

Differentiate your brand – Helps your company stand out from competitors in your field. 

Using the award logo effectively can support your marketing and communication efforts while reinforcing your position as a leader in your industry.

A license generally includes the rights to use the award logo for your ranking across various marketing and communication channels. Depending on your selected package, it may cover usage on your website, social media, email signatures, print materials, and advertising campaigns, along with access to official logo files and detailed usage guidelines.

Follow these steps to order a Statista award-logo license: 

Confirm you’re an awardee & find your access code. Award recipients are sent an access code (by email/letter) that you need to claim your award and see licensing options.  

Open the Award Portal and enter your code. Here you can view the available license packages and pricing for your specific award.  

Select the package that fits your needs. Review each package’s inclusions and choose your desired license. 

Fill out and submit the order form. Your chosen package request will be sent to us along with your details. 

Receive assets and guidelines. After we have received your order form, we will send you your logo files and package details by email. We will also send you an invoice for your order within 10 working days. 

If you have any questions, please contact the sales manager indicated at the bottom of the order page or send us a message via the contact form.

The award logo license is valid for either 12 or 24 months, depending on the package you choose. At the end of the term, you may be able to renew your license to continue using the award logo in your marketing and communications. Simply contact us for more details on extending your license.

Statista award logos follow a standardized design to ensure consistency and credibility across all rankings. Customization is generally not permitted, except for approved variations such as adding multiple award years or top rank symbols. If these options are available to you, they will be displayed as extras on the order page.

To confirm your company’s license status, simply get in touch with our team via the contact form, and we’ll verify your current licensing details.

The use of the award logo depends on the license package you have selected. Each package includes specific usage rights and guidelines, which are outlined in the terms and conditions. In the email or letter you received from us, you will find the name of your contact person, who can help you choose the right package and explain where and how the logo can be used. Alternatively, you can reach out via our contact form and we will get back to you.

All Statista rankings are based on a rigorous and transparent methodology, combining independent research, advanced data analysis, and collaboration with trusted data partners. We utilize a wide range of data sources, including surveys, key Performance Indicator (KPI) research, publicly available data, industry benchmarks, and expert assessments. To learn more about the specific methodology used for a particular ranking, view all methodologies here or get in touch with the Statista representative listed on that ranking’s page.

The research for our rankings is conducted by our in-house data and research and analysis teams, often in collaboration with reputable media partners, data providers and/or industry experts. Each project follows a clearly defined methodology to ensure independence, accuracy, and transparency in the results.

The data for our rankings is sourced through a combination of independent research methods, including detailed surveys, KPI analysis, and comprehensive secondary research. Surveys are conducted with carefully selected target groups, such as employees, consumers, or industry professionals, to gather direct insights. This primary data is complemented by desk research using verified public sources, company information, and industry databases. Additionally, we collaborate with trusted data partners to enhance the depth and reliability of our findings.

Many of our rankings incorporate direct input from real people through surveys, which are complemented by KPI analysis and secondary research. Depending on the ranking, we collect opinions from employees, customers, or industry professionals. This feedback is carefully integrated with verified data from public sources, industry databases, and our data partners to ensure a balanced and credible result.

We ensure objectivity and reliability through independent data collection, transparent methodologies, and strict quality control. All rankings are based on verified data sources and standardized evaluation criteria, with no influence from commercial partnerships or advertising.

For most rankings, companies cannot directly apply for inclusion, as selection is based on independent research and data collection. However, some rankings do offer registration forms for participation, such as in the healthcare sector, where organizations can register for the PROMs implementation survey. Details on how to participate are provided on the respective ranking’s page.

Being ranked by Statista signifies independent recognition of your organization’s excellence in a specific field. It serves as a third-party endorsement that strengthens your credibility, enhances your brand reputation, and increases visibility among customers, partners, and potential employees.

If you believe your company’s ranking contains an error, you can submit a correction request to our editorial team via the contact form.

You will soon be able to subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates on newly published rankings and upcoming projects. In the meantime, you can explore the latest rankings and discover new releases in our topic hubs.

Currently older rankings are not available online. Methodologies for past rankings remain accessible for several years on our All Methodologies page. If you need a specific past ranking that is no longer visible, please contact us via our contact form or get in touch with the contact person named in the email or letter we sent you and we will advise on possible options.

Yes. The full methodology for each ranking is publicly available on the respective ranking page under “Methodology,” or visit the All Methodologies page for an overview of all available projects. 

For the topics of Healthcare, Fastest Growing Companies and Employers, you can check the specific ranking on our website to see if your company has been listed. Other rankings may only be available on our partners’ websites. All awarded organizations are also notified directly by email or letter, where contact details were available.

For most of our rankings, there is no application process, as they are based on independent research and publicly available data. However, some projects, such as those in Healthcare or the Fastest Growing Companies, may include a registration phase for participation or additional optional surveys to help us evaluate your organisation.

We also have two rating projects – the Global Hospital Rating and the Excellent Workplace Rating – where you can apply to be evaluated and appear in the rating. Details are provided on the respective project pages when registration is open.