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India
India places highest on Gini Index (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on World Risk Index (bottom 1%).
India in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
1,438,069,596
people
since 1950
Land area
2,973,190
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
10,039
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
72
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.685
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
4.219
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About India
India lies in South Asia, occupying most of the Indian subcontinent between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The Himalayas rise along its northern edge, the fertile plains of the Ganges stretch across the north, and the Deccan Plateau fills much of the south. Its climate is shaped by the monsoon, and ranges from alpine in the mountains to tropical along the coasts, with the Thar Desert in the north-west. New Delhi is the capital, and Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru are major cities. India is home to a great variety of peoples and hundreds of languages; Hindi and English are used by the central government.
The subcontinent has been home to civilisations since the Indus Valley cities of the Bronze Age, and later to many kingdoms and empires, including the Maurya and Mughal empires. After a long period of British rule, India became independent in 1947 and a republic in 1950. It is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, and is known for monuments such as the Taj Mahal, for classical music and dance, and for its film industry. Its economy spans agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology and other services.
Key facts about India
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Official languages
- English, Hindi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- ISO code
- IND · IN
- Domain · dialling
- .in · +91
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is India’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
1stof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
15thof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
22ndof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
49thof 171
From 3 of 4 key statistics
73rdof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
82ndof 175
From 3 of 4 key statistics
86thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint91stof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint99thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
114thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
122ndof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
150thof 200
From 3 of 4 key statistics
joint140thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
150thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
159thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
173rdof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for India’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for India in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where India stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which India sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where India does best9
In the top third of all countries measured. 9 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stGini Indextop 1%
Position · derived 60th of 60 · 1 = worst · 23 · 2023
world median 33.72 (better) · ▲ 3 pts since 2022
- 1st
Position · derived 1st of 60 · 11.07 · 2023
world median 7.12 (better)
- 2nd
Position · derived 59th of 60 · 1 = worst · 20.52 · 2023
world median 26.18 (better) · ▲ 7 pts since 2022
- 2ndPalma Ratiotop 2%
Position · derived 59th of 60 · 1 = worst · 0.793 · 2023
world median 1.332 (better) · ▲ 4 pts since 2022
- 5th
Position · derived 5th of 170 · 78.01 · 2024
world median 25.42 (better)
- 5th
Position · derived 117th of 121 · 1 = worst · 0.104 · 2024
world median 3.691 (better) · ▲ 54 pts since 2016
- 7th
- 7th
- 10th
Rank 10th of 175 · 381.3 · 2026
world median 56.21 (better) · ▲ 5 pts since 2016
Where India struggles most7
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 7 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 2nd
Position · derived 85th of 86 · 11.88 · 2024
world median 35.86 (worse)
- 2ndWorld Risk Indexbottom 1%
Position · derived 2nd of 193 · 1 = worst · 40.73 · 2025
world median 4.17 (worse)
- 3rdInternal Displacements by Disasterbottom 1%
Position · derived 3rd of 160 · 1 = worst · 5,431,000 · 2024
world median 4,750 (worse)
- 3rd
Position · derived 58th of 60 · 5.939 · 2023
world median 22.76 (worse) · ▼ 5 pts since 2022
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 59 · 1 = worst · 79.98 · 2023
world median 7.82 (worse) · ▼ 5 pts since 2022
- 5thProsperity Gapbottom 7%
Position · derived 5th of 60 · 1 = worst · 4.947 · 2023
world median 1.754 (worse) · ▼ 4 pts since 2022
- 10thMobile Phone Ownershipbottom 6%
Position · derived 131st of 140 · 66.47 · 2024
world median 91.68 (worse)
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so India can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
112th
of 141 · 1990
130th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
93rd
of 173 · 2012
91st
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
73rd
of 79 · 1990
102nd
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
40th
of 132 · 2022
38th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
57th
of 140 · 1995
42nd
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
40th
of 172 · 2020
27th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where India has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Livestock Production Index+77 pts since 2012
- Debt Service on External Debt+43 pts since 2014
Losing ground
Where India has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Military Dimension Index-45 pts since 2015
- Open Data Inventory-44 pts since 2015
- Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index-17 pts since 2015
05In context
India and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Southern Asia
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- 44
Bhutan - 79
Maldives - 86
Sri Lanka - =88India
- =100
Nepal - =132
Bangladesh - =145
Iran - 149
Pakistan - 172
Afghanistan
06Places
Landmarks of India
Taj Mahal
White marble mausoleum in Agra, built for the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
Photo: © Yann Forget / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Qutb Minar
Monuments of the Qutb complex in Delhi, whose minaret was begun in the late twelfth century.
Photo: Akbarzoda · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Hawa Mahal
Pink sandstone palace in Jaipur with a honeycomb façade of latticed windows.
Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Golden Temple
Gurdwara in Amritsar, the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism.
Photo: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Hampi
Ruins of Vijayanagara, the capital of a medieval empire, in Karnataka.
Photo: © Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
07Analysis
Charts and analysis about India
08The evidence
Every statistic we hold for India
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions27
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 8%0.356CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 8% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
India 0.356 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings141st of 198position · derived30Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 29% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
India 30 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)117th of 192rank0.362ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
bottom 39% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
India 0.362 · world median 0.387 (worse)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationbottom 30%89.1Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
bottom 30% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
India 89.1 · world median 98.4 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption115th of 211position · derived-0.279Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 46% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
India -0.279 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index91st of 181rank39CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 49% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
India 39 · world median 39
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt67th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst10.49Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
top 39% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
India 10.49 · world median 12.93 (better)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▲ +43 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)97th of 110position · derived · 1 = worst18.58External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
top 12% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
India 18.58 · world median 43.94 (better)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2014
General Government Consumption109th of 132position · derived10.77General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 18% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
India 10.77 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index27th of 195rank66.55AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 13% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
India 66.55 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness66th of 209position · derived0.502Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 31% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
India 0.502 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
GovTech Maturity Index7th of 196position · derived0.969GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 3% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
India 0.969 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
No real change since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index91st of 175position · derived0.667Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 49% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
India 0.667 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index105th of 176position · derived0.26Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 41% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
India 0.26 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory99th of 168rank54ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 40% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
India 54 · world median 59 (worse)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▼ -44 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index58th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.684Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 33% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
India 0.684 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment97th of 135position · derived7.774Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
bottom 28% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
India 7.774 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill168th of 168position · derived0.977Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 1% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
India 0.977 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
No real change since 2012
Regulatory Quality112th of 209position · derived-0.17Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 47% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
India -0.17 · world median -0.093 (worse)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law110th of 211position · derived-0.129Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 48% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
India -0.129 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators84th of 188position · derived73.72SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 44% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
India 73.72 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density58th of 139position · derived19.8Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 41% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
India 19.8 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index106th of 176position · derived0.377Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 40% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
India 0.377 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability110th of 206position · derived-0.152Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 47% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
India -0.152 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law129th of 190position · derived74.38WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 32% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
India 74.38 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation35
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution40th of 139position · derived89.02Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 28% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
India 89.02 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings31st of 118position · derived15.41Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
top 26% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
India 15.41 · world median 8.389 (better)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)38th of 158position · derived16.23Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 24% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
India 16.23 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
No real change since 2015
Container Port Traffic7th of 103position · derived23,898,000Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
top 6% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
India 23,898,000 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
No real change since 2014
Crop Production Index37th of 195position · derived123.29Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 19% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
India 123.29 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports5th of 170position · derived78.01Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 2% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
India 78.01 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
No real change since 2014
Economic Complexity Index42nd of 145rank0.705ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
top 28% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
India 0.705 · world median 0.131 (better)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)102nd of 138position · derived22.26Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 26% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
India 22.26 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit132nd of 179position · derived21.46Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
bottom 26% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
India 21.46 · world median 35.95 (worse)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index29th of 195position · derived127.82Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 14% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
India 127.82 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▲ +42 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowsbottom 26%0.941FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
bottom 26% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
India 0.941 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth13th of 186position · derived7.567GDP growth (annual %)2025
top 6% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
India 7.567 · world median 3.396 (better)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
No real change since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)124th of 185position · derived10,039GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 33% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
India 10,039 · world median 17,265 (worse)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Gini Index60th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst23Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)2023
top 1% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)
India 23 · world median 33.72 (better)
Best in the world 23 (India)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2022
Global Innovation Index38th of 139rank38.2GII score (0–100)2025
top 27% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
India 38.2 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2022
GNI per Capita (PPP)61st of 102position · derived9,910GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 41% of 102 countries measured
World Bank Group · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
India 9,910 · world median 14,273 (worse)
Best in the world 116,633 (Singapore)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)8th of 131position · derived34.6Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
top 5% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
India 34.6 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)18th of 146position · derived34.75Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 12% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
India 34.75 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption84th of 131position · derived56.67Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 36% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
India 56.67 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports24th of 119position · derived5.71ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
top 19% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
India 5.71 · world median 0.975 (better)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports7th of 118position · derived32.68ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 5% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
India 32.68 · world median 7.474 (better)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
No real change since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)113th of 138position · derived24.01Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 18% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
India 24.01 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)72nd of 158position · derived25.2Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
top 45% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
India 25.2 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index10th of 175rank381.3LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 5% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
India 381.3 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index27th of 194position · derived132.52Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 13% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
India 132.52 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▲ +77 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index38th of 139rank3.4LPI score (1–5)2023
top 28% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
India 3.4 · world median 2.9 (better)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)48th of 132position · derived13.47Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 36% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
India 13.47 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Palma Ratio59th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst0.793Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)2023
top 2% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)
India 0.793 · world median 1.332 (better)
Best in the world 0.771 (Slovakia)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2022
Researchers per Million Inhabitants96th of 145position · derived259.26Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
bottom 34% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
India 259.26 · world median 701.95 (worse)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productstop 44%4.59Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
top 44% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
India 4.59 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)81st of 180position · derived3.159Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 41% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
India 3.159 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)111th of 138position · derived46.27Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
bottom 20% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
India 46.27 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index74th of 99rank55.6Trilemma score (0–100)2023
bottom 23% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
India 55.6 · world median 63.8 (worse)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour18
Average Weekly Hours Worked17th of 182position · derived45.71Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
top 9% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
India 45.71 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture37th of 182position · derived41.63Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
top 20% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
India 41.63 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Industry40th of 182position · derived25.82Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
top 22% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
India 25.82 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Services166th of 182position · derived32.56Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 9% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
India 32.56 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio127th of 182position · derived53.31Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
bottom 30% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
India 53.31 · world median 57.72 (worse)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate162nd of 182position · derived32.42Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 11% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
India 32.42 · world median 53.36 (worse)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
No real change since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management85th of 86position · derived11.88Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
bottom 1% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
India 11.88 · world median 35.86 (worse)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
No real change since 2018
Firms with a Female Top Manager169th of 179position · derived3.84Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 6% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
India 3.84 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed115th of 168position · derived24,842GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
bottom 32% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
India 24,842 · world median 47,384 (worse)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate135th of 182position · derived55.66Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 26% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
India 55.66 · world median 61.66 (worse)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked129th of 182position · derived10.8Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
bottom 29% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
India 10.8 · world median 22.16 (worse)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate27th of 182position · derived74.9Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 14% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
India 74.9 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Unemployment Rate112th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst4.219Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 39% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
India 4.219 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment24th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst71.58Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 13% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
India 71.58 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Working Poverty Ratetop 47%3.562Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
top 47% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
India 3.562 · world median 4.885 (better)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training19th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst24.19Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
bottom 19% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
India 24.19 · world median 14.31 (worse)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2018
Youth Unemployment Rate68th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst16.02Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 37% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
India 16.02 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge17
Academic Freedom Index154th of 176position · derived0.136Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 13% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
India 0.136 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate126th of 172position · derived78.16Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 27% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
India 78.16 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling115th of 195position · derived12.95Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 41% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
India 12.95 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Harmonized Test Scores103rd of 172position · derived399Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
bottom 40% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
India 399 · world median 414.32 (worse)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +28 percentile points since 2017
Learning Poverty45th of 125position · derived · 1 = worst56.0710-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
bottom 35% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
India 56.07 · world median 34.02 (worse)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School102nd of 172position · derived7.102Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
bottom 41% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
India 7.102 · world median 7.941 (worse)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2017
Mean Years of Schooling143rd of 193position · derived6.88Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
bottom 26% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
India 6.88 · world median 9.933 (worse)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary117th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst0.104Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
top 3% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
India 0.104 · world median 3.691 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▲ +54 percentile points since 2016
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarybottom 20%1.949Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
bottom 20% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
India 1.949 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2013
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate70th of 120position · derived56.69Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
bottom 42% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
India 56.69 · world median 65.93 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2020
Primary Completion Rate90th of 165position · derived96.53Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 46% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
India 96.53 · world median 97.43 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
School Life Expectancy56th of 77position · derived13.37School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
bottom 28% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
India 13.37 · world median 14.59 (worse)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment89th of 109position · derived78.11Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
bottom 19% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
India 78.11 · world median 93.19 (worse)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio64th of 95position · derived34.42Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 33% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
India 34.42 · world median 52.77 (worse)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Attainment71st of 95position · derived41.34Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
bottom 26% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
India 41.34 · world median 65.76 (worse)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
No real change since 2018
Upper Secondary Completion Rate82nd of 164position · derived65.05Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 50% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
India 65.05 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 45%97.3415–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 45% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
India 97.34 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing16
Dietary Energy Supply112th of 155position · derived2,705Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 28% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
India 2,705 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months16th of 136position · derived63.69Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
top 11% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
India 63.69 · world median 40.74 (better)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index102nd of 172rank0.403GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
bottom 41% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
India 0.403 · world median 0.351 (worse)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index51st of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.069MPI (0–1)2025
bottom 46% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
India 0.069 · world median 0.039 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2018
Global Violent Deaths111th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst3.58Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 47% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
India 3.58 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
No real change since 2011
Human Capital Index114th of 172position · derived0.494HCI score (0–1)2020
bottom 34% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
India 0.494 · world median 0.564 (worse)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2017
Human Development Index130th of 193rank0.685HDI score (0–1)2023
bottom 33% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
India 0.685 · world median 0.762 (worse)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate61st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst23.35Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 30% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
India 23.35 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
INFORM Severity Index52nd of 81position · derived · 1 = worst2.6INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)2025
top 33% of 81 countries measured
ACAPS · INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)
India 2.6 · world median 3.1 (better)
Best in the world 1.3 (Trinidad and Tobago)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2020
Life Expectancy at Age 65130th of 222position · derived15.44Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
bottom 42% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
India 15.44 · world median 16.39 (worse)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth139th of 222position · derived72Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
India 72 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio73rd of 195position · derived · 1 = worst80.48Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
bottom 37% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
India 80.48 · world median 46.65 (worse)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare154th of 178position · derived0.24Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 15% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
India 0.24 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
No real change since 2014
Prevalence of Undernourishment48th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst12Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 29% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
India 12 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five18th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst35.47Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
bottom 11% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
India 35.47 · world median 13.8 (worse)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate63rd of 200position · derived · 1 = worst26.58Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 31% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
India 26.58 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Development & Human Capital12
Access to Electricitybottom 43%99.9Population with electricity access (%)2024
bottom 43% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
India 99.9 · world median 100 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield76th of 179position · derived3,602Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
top 42% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
India 3,602 · world median 3,072 (better)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage56th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst23.3Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
bottom 39% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
India 23.3 · world median 17.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality43rd of 169position · derived · 1 = worst29.9Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
bottom 25% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
India 29.9 · world median 17.05 (worse)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index165th of 184position · derived0.874Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 10% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
India 0.874 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index120th of 169position · derived0.475IHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 29% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
India 0.475 · world median 0.609 (worse)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received122nd of 130position · derived0.069Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
bottom 6% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
India 0.069 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI89th of 156position · derived0.656PHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 43% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
India 0.656 · world median 0.678 (worse)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day31st of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0.34Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 49% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
India 0.34 · world median 0.345 (better)
Best in the world 0 (2 countries tied)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2022
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day18th of 58position · derived · 1 = worst2.57Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
bottom 29% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 58 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
India 2.57 · world median 0.93 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2022
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day3rd of 59position · derived · 1 = worst79.98Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
bottom 3% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
India 79.98 · world median 7.82 (worse)
Best in the world 0.07 (2 countries tied)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2022
Prosperity Gap5th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst4.947Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day2023
bottom 7% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day
India 4.947 · world median 1.754 (worse)
Best in the world 0.406 (Luxembourg)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2022
Environment & Sustainability23
Agricultural Emissions1st of 193position · derived1,044,508Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
top 1% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
India 1,044,508 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land4th of 121position · derived44.41Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
top 3% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
India 44.41 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land39th of 209position · derived60.06Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 18% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
India 60.06 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person104th of 206position · derived0.107Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 50% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
India 0.107 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity13th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst707.1Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
bottom 6% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
India 707.1 · world median 468.81 (worse)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
No real change since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)118th of 190rank0.475ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
bottom 38% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
India 0.475 · world median 0.45 (worse)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita127th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst2.201Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
top 40% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
India 2.201 · world median 3.21 (better)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Ecological Footprint93rd of 126position · derived · 1 = worst1.13Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
top 26% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
India 1.13 · world median 2.296 (better)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 34%3.302Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 34% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
India 3.302 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare39th of 188position · derived199.14Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 20% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
India 199.14 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area120th of 210position · derived24.54Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 44% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
India 24.54 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster3rd of 160position · derived · 1 = worst5,431,000New displacements by disaster (people)2024
bottom 1% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
India 5,431,000 · world median 4,750 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
No real change since 2014
Land Under Cereal Production1st of 179position · derived103,715,108Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
top 1% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
India 103,715,108 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density47th of 188position · derived1.05Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 25% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
India 1.05 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
No real change since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation122nd of 190position · derived22.44Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 37% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
India 22.44 · world median 35.66 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index112th of 190rank44.36ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 41% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
India 44.36 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area52nd of 150position · derived2.23Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
top 33% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
India 2.23 · world median 0.725 (better)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita127th of 181position · derived1,014Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
bottom 30% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
India 1,014 · world median 2,528 (worse)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
No real change since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation123rd of 190position · derived19.76Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 36% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
India 19.76 · world median 31.14 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress28th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst65.87Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 15% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
India 65.87 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector27th of 171position · derived90.41Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
top 15% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
India 90.41 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 36%10.97Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 36% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
India 10.97 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index2nd of 193position · derived · 1 = worst40.73WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 1% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
India 40.73 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 7%107.3Male births per 100 female births2023
top 7% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
India 107.3 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index33rd of 140position · derived · 1 = worst43SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
bottom 23% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
India 43 · world median 25.2 (worse)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index121st of 176position · derived0.658Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 31% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
India 0.658 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index103rd of 176position · derived0.259Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 42% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
India 0.259 · world median 0.339 (worse)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index119th of 176position · derived0.201Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 33% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
India 0.201 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index129th of 176position · derived0.458Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
bottom 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
India 0.458 · world median 0.693 (worse)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media116th of 176position · derived-0.258Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 34% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
India -0.258 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
No real change since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns165th of 176position · derived-1.785Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 6% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
India -1.785 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indexbottom 38%0.143Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
bottom 38% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
India 0.143 · world median 0.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -45 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index101st of 176position · derived0.246Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 43% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
India 0.246 · world median 0.298 (worse)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index123rd of 176position · derived0.511Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 30% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
India 0.511 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence22nd of 59position · derived · 1 = worst623Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
bottom 11% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
India 623 · world median 0 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index78th of 149rank · 1 = worst97.92GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
top 48% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
India 97.92 · world median 100.66 (better)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index46th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst5.3INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 25% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
India 5.3 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence166th of 211position · derived-0.608Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 21% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
India -0.608 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
No real change since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors30th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst1.265Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 17% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
India 1.265 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 17%42,610Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 17% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
India 42,610 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 26%15,075Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 26% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
India 15,075 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
No real change since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 17%238,643Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 17% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
India 238,643 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade4
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs138th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst2.527Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
top 21% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
India 2.527 · world median 4.456 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiobottom 16%-12.4Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
bottom 16% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
India -12.4 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
No real change since 2012
Cost of Sending Remittances80th of 93position · derived · 1 = worst1.757Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)2023
top 14% of 93 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)
India 1.757 · world median 3.225 (better)
Best in the world -49.69 (Malawi)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2016
Net Migration Ratebottom 37%-0.681Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 37% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
India -0.681 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality3
Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person58th of 60position · derived5.939Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day2023
bottom 3% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day
India 5.939 · world median 22.76 (worse)
Best in the world 89.49 (Luxembourg)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2022
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linestop 49%21.9Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
top 49% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
India 21.9 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Societal Poverty Rate30th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst17.35Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)2023
bottom 49% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)
India 17.35 · world median 17.2 (worse)
Best in the world 7 (Slovenia)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2022
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debtbottom 23%19.48Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
bottom 23% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
India 19.48 · world median 9.376 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 25%-0.113Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 25% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
India -0.113 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
▼ -40 percentile points since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationtop 15%2.688Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
top 15% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
India 2.688 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitabottom 36%25.84Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
bottom 36% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
India 25.84 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scoretop 9%80.74Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
top 9% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
India 80.74 · world median 48.23 (better)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 16%67.79Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 16% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
India 67.79 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▲ +32 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership131st of 140position · derived66.47Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 6% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
India 66.47 · world median 91.68 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership120th of 140position · derived41.97Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 14% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
India 41.97 · world median 78.78 (worse)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 43%16.15Births per 1,000 population2023
top 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
India 16.15 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 36%6.611Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 36% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
India 6.611 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 39%28.06Median age (years)2023
bottom 39% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
India 28.06 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 43%6.922Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
India 6.922 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Densitytop 11%483.68People per square kilometre of land2023
top 11% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
India 483.68 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratebottom 50%0.885Population growth (% per year)2023
bottom 50% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
India 0.885 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 45%25.06Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 45% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
India 25.06 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 9%106.56Males per 100 females2023
top 9% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
India 106.56 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
No real change since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiobottom 23%47.01People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
bottom 23% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
India 47.01 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▼ -30 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 49%1.975Live births per woman2023
top 49% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
India 1.975 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include India. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Agriculture Orientation Index · last seen 2023
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2016
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment · last seen 2013
- Fatal Occupational Injuries · last seen 2007
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Female Share of Researchers
- Global Report on Food Crises
- Government Funding per Primary Student · last seen 2021
- Government Spending on Education · last seen 2022
- Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary · last seen 2023
- Informal Employment Rate
- PISA Mathematics Performance
- PISA Reading Performance
- PISA Science Performance
- Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity
- Research and Development Spending · last seen 2020
- Violent Discipline of Children
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Nations Inquiry (2026). India: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/india