India’s SDG Ranking in 2025
India achieved milestone by securing a position among the top 100 countries in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index. This ranking is part of the Sustainable Development Report, which evaluates the progress of nations in achieving the 17 SDGs established in 2015. India ranks 99th out of 193 countries, scoring 67 points. This marks a notable improvement in its commitment to sustainable development.
About the SDG Index
The SDG Index measures countries based on their performance across various sustainable development indicators. The index includes metrics related to poverty, education, health, and environmental sustainability. The report is produced by the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network, with renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs leading the analysis.
Global Rankings and Comparisons
In the 2025 report, India is positioned at 99th place, trailing behind China at 49th and the United States at 44th. Among South Asian countries, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh are also evaluated, with Bhutan ranking highest at 74th. The report marks that European nations, particularly the Nordic countries, dominate the top spots, with Finland leading the index.
Progress and Challenges in SDG Implementation
Despite the overall progress in the SDG Index, the report indicates that globally only 17% of SDG targets are on track to be achieved by the 2030 deadline. Factors such as conflicts, economic vulnerabilities, and limited fiscal resources hinder progress in many regions. Countries like Nepal and Cambodia have shown improvements, indicating that rapid socioeconomic development can lead to better SDG outcomes.
Key Areas of Improvement
The report identifies several areas where countries have made substantial progress since 2015. These include access to electricity, mobile broadband, and reductions in under-five mortality rates. However, it also notes reversals in critical areas such as obesity rates and press freedom, denoting the uneven nature of progress.
Global Financial Architecture Concerns
The report puts stress on the need for reform in the global financial architecture. It points out that capital flows preferentially to wealthier nations, leaving emerging and developing economies underfunded despite their growth potential. The upcoming International Conference on Financing for Development aims to address these disparities and promote more equitable funding mechanisms.
Commitment to Multilateralism
The report ranks countries based on their commitment to UN multilateralism, with Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago leading the list. Notably, the United States ranks last for the second consecutive year, having withdrawn from key international agreements, which raises concerns about global cooperation on sustainable development.
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