Why in the news
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s 2025 SDG Index placed India among the top 100 for the first time.
Key facts
- The index tracks the 17 SDGs adopted in 2015; 100 means full achievement.
- Finland, Sweden and Denmark lead; Europe takes 19 of the top 20 places.
| Year | India’s rank |
|---|
| 2021 | 120th |
| 2022 | 121st |
| 2023 | 112th |
| 2024 | 109th |
| 2025 | 99th |
| Country | Rank | Score |
|---|
| United States | 44th | 75.2 |
| China | 49th | 74.4 |
| Bhutan | 74th | 70.5 |
| Nepal | 85th | 68.6 |
| Bangladesh | 114th | 63.9 |
| Pakistan | 140th | 57.0 |
Global picture
- Progress has stalled amid conflicts, economic fragility and limited fiscal room in poor nations.
Exam angle