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India’s Ranking in Major Global Indexes 2025

A country’s growth and development are often reflected in the global indexes and reports published by international and national organizations. These rankings help evaluate performance in governance, health, education, economy, environment, and social equity.

India, as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, continues to show significant progress. However, its rankings across various global indices reveal both strengths and areas needing improvement. Let’s look at India’s position in the latest global reports and indexes for 2025.

India’s Ranking in Important Global Indexes 2025

Index Name	Published By	India’s Rank (2025)	Key Highlights / Parameters
Climate Change Performance Index 2025	Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, Climate Action Network	10th	Tracks performance on GHG emissions, renewable energy, energy use, and climate policy.
QS World Future Skills Index 2025	Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)	25th	Measures readiness for future work: skills fit, academic readiness, and economic transformation.
Henley Passport Index 2025	International Air Transport Authority	85th	Based on number of visa-free destinations for Indian passport holders.
Global Firepower Index 2025	Global Firepower	4th	Assesses conventional military strength of 145 countries.
Global Terrorism Index 2024	Institute for Economics and Peace	14th	Measures terrorism impact across 163 countries.
Global Innovation Index 2024	World Intellectual Property Organization	39th / 133 economies	Evaluates innovation-driven development.
Global Hunger Index 2024	Concern Worldwide & Welt Hunger Hilfe	105th / 127	Tracks hunger through undernourishment, child wasting, stunting, and mortality.
World Competitiveness Index 2024	International Institute for Management Development	39th	Evaluates how nations create long-term value and competitiveness.
Global Peace Index 2024	Institute for Economics and Peace	116th / 163	Assesses peace through conflict, safety, and militarization.
World Press Freedom Index 2024	Reporters Without Borders	162nd	Measures freedom of the press and journalist safety.
World Air Quality Report 2024	IQAir	3rd (Most Polluted Country)	Delhi remains the world’s most polluted capital city.
International Intellectual Property Index 2024	U.S. Chamber of Commerce	42nd / 55 economies	Evaluates protection and enforcement of intellectual property.
Global Soft Power Index 2024	Brand Finance	29th	Measures perception of national influence and reputation.
Human Development Index 2023–24	United Nations Development Programme	134th / 193 countries	Based on life expectancy, education, and per-capita income.
Gender Inequality Index 2022	United Nations Development Programme	108th / 193 countries	Measures disparity in health, empowerment, and labor participation.
World Happiness Report 2024	United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network	126th	Based on people’s perception of happiness and social well-being.
Corruption Perceptions Index 2023	Transparency International	93rd / 180 countries	Ranks countries by perceived corruption in the public sector.
Rule of Law Index 2024	World Justice Project	79th	Assesses justice, governance, and accountability.
Global Liveability Index 2024	Economist Intelligence Unit	New Delhi & Mumbai: 141st	Evaluates quality of life and living standards in 173 cities.
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024	UNDP & Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative	–	India has 234 million people in multidimensional poverty.
Energy Transition Index 2024	World Economic Forum	63rd / 120 countries	Compares nations’ energy performance and transition readiness.
World Economic Outlook 2024	International Monetary Fund	–	India’s GDP growth projected at 6.5% in 2024 and 2025.
Global Remittances Inflow Report 2024	World Bank	–	India received USD 129 billion, the highest globally.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report	Oxford University Press	–	India remains the world’s top arms importer (2019–23).
Logistics Performance Index 2023	World Bank	38th	Measures efficiency of trade logistics and supply chains.

Analysis and Insights

India’s top performance areas include military strength, innovation, remittances, and climate progress.
Areas needing improvement: press freedom, hunger, corruption control, and gender equality.
India ranks among the top 10 in the Climate Change Performance Index, showing improvement in renewable energy and emissions policies.
However, its low Human Development and Happiness scores highlight persistent social and income inequality.

Sumit Arora

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