CCPI 2026: India Slips 13 Places to 23rd Rank
Why in the news
India fell 13 places to 23rd in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026, which was released in November 2025. It scored 61.31 and was moved from the high to the medium performance group.
Key facts
- India’s rank: 23rd, down from 10th.
- Score: 61.31, medium performance.
- Coverage: 63 countries plus the European Union, together accounting for over 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- Categories: GHG emissions, renewable energy, energy use and climate policy.
- Top ranks: the first three places are left vacant because no country is judged to be on a path compatible with limiting dangerous climate change.
| Rank | Country |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | Vacant |
| 4 | Denmark |
| 5 | United Kingdom |
| 6 | Morocco |
| 23 | India |
India’s category ratings
India is rated medium on GHG emissions, energy use and climate policy, but low on renewable energy. Non-fossil sources make up over 50% of installed power capacity, ahead of the 2030 target, while renewables supply roughly 14% of the energy mix.
Exam angle
- Remember India’s 23rd rank and 61.31 score.
- Know the four categories of assessment.
- Note that the top three ranks are empty, so Denmark is 4th.