India Achieves Highest SDG Ranking

Recently, the Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2026 was released by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

  • The report ranked India 94th among 167 countries in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, its highest-ever position since the SDGs were adopted in 2015.

India's Performance

  • India ranked 94th globally in the 2026 SDG Index.
  • India's overall SDG score improved to 68.3 out of 100.
  • India improved from 99th rank in 2025.
  • India has climbed 18 places since 2015.
  • Global Improvement: India recorded one of the highest SDG improvements among major economies.
  • Regional Standing: India ranks behind Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
  • On Track: Only 33.3% ....
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