{"id":4052,"date":"2025-10-15T22:46:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=4052"},"modified":"2025-10-15T23:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:16:55","slug":"indias-ranking-in-different-indexes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indias-ranking-in-different-indexes\/","title":{"rendered":"India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025 List"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indias-ranking-in-different-indexes\/#List_of_Indias_Ranking_in_Different_Indexes_2025\" >List of India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indias-ranking-in-different-indexes\/#Indias_Ranking_in_Different_Indexes_2025_Key_Highlights\" >India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025 Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indias-ranking-in-different-indexes\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indias-ranking-in-different-indexes\/#Indias_Ranking_in_Different_Indexes_2025_FAQs\" >India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>India&#8217;s ranking in different indexes 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as those for gender equality, innovation, peace, human development, and the environment, among others. Recognize India&#8217;s strengths and areas for development while looking at economic, social, and global influence indicators<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4054\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-27-145858.png?resize=300%2C197&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-27-145858.png?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-27-145858.png?resize=768%2C505&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-27-145858.png?w=813&amp;ssl=1 813w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Indias_Ranking_in_Different_Indexes_2025\"><\/span><b>List of India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table below consolidates India\u2019s positions in major global indices (2024\u20132025 releases where applicable). Each entry shows the index, publisher, India\u2019s latest known rank\/metric (2025, where available), and a one-line explanation of what the index measures or why the rank matters. Here is a list of <\/span><b>important global indexes in 2024-2025, along with India\u2019s rankings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the publishing organizations, and key points:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Index (year)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2014Rank\/Key metric (latest release)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What it measures \/ Notes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Innovation Index (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WIPO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38th<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures national innovation performance (input &amp; output metrics). Strong ICT services exports and VC activity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Peace Index (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute for Economics &amp; Peace (Vision of Humanity)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">115th<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assesses societal safety, ongoing conflict, and militarisation across 163 countries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Firepower Index (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Firepower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4th<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranks conventional military capability across land\/sea\/air.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIPRI Trends in International Arms Transfers (2024\/2025 summary)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIPRI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd largest arms importer (2020\u201324 period)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracks global arms imports\/exports \u2014 India accounted for ~8.3% of global imports (2020\u201324).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Hunger Index (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Hunger Index (Concern\/Welthungerhilfe)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~102nd (GHI 2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composite of child wasting\/stunting, undernourishment, and mortality \u2014 India\u2019s GHI score remains in the \u201cserious\u201d category.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Terrorism Index (2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute for Economics &amp; Peace (IEP)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14th (2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures the impact of terrorism (incidents, deaths, injuries, hostages) \u2014 useful for security assessments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rule of Law Index (2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Justice Project<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79th (out of 142)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assesses constraints on government, civil justice, absence of corruption, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Competitiveness \/ Competitiveness Index (2024\/2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMD World Competitiveness Center<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~39th\u201341st (2024\u201325)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Economic Outlook \/ GDP rank (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMF (WEO)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India \u2014 4th largest economy (nominal GDP, 2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMF WEO data shows India among the top-4 economies by nominal GDP in 2025.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corruption Perceptions Index (2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparency International<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96th (out of 180)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perceived public-sector corruption score \u2014 India scored 38 in CPI 2024.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logistics Performance Index (2023)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Bank (LPI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38th (2023)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks include customs, infrastructure, international shipments, and timeliness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Remittances Inflow (2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Largest remittance recipient (share ~14.3%)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India remains the world\u2019s top remittance recipient by absolute inflows\/market share.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air Quality \/ World Air Quality Report (2024\u201325)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IQAir \/ Air quality organizations<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India: among the most polluted countries; Delhi is often top polluted capital<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PM\u2082.\u2085 concentrations have major public-health implications (life expectancy impact).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Development Index (2024\/2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNDP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~130th (latest UNDP release)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life expectancy, education, and per-capita income composite.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNDP &amp; OPHI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~234 million people (MPI headcount)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures multidimensional (education, health, living standards) poverty.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Soft Power Index (2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand Finance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~29th<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft power &amp; nation-brand assessment (culture, diplomacy, influence).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Competitiveness \/ Innovation &amp; IP indexes (various 2024\u201325)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Chamber (IP), Brand\/others<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP index ~42nd (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectual property environment and institutional protections.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Press Freedom Index (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporters Without Borders (RSF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~151st (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media freedom, legal protections for journalism, and censorship indicators.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Happiness Report (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UN SDSN<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~118th (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subjective well-being surveys combined with socioeconomic indicators.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate Change Performance Index (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germanwatch \/ New Climate Institute \/ CAN<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~10th (2025 CPI group placement)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracks national climate performance across emissions, renewables, and policy.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy Transition Index (2024\u201325)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Economic Forum (ETI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~63rd (2024) \u2192 slipped to ~71st (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assesses readiness and transition metrics for energy systems.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henley Passport Index (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henley &amp; Partners \/ IATA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~85th<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa-free access ranking for passport holders.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Innovation \/ Tech readiness sub-indexes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WIPO \/ other tech rankings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India: strong in ICT exports, VC metrics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranks high on specific innovation outputs, though overall GII is mid-table.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Ranking_in_Different_Indexes_2025_Key_Highlights\"><\/span><b>India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025 Key Highlights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s rankings in various <\/span><b>global indexes for 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlight its economic growth, innovation strength, environmental progress, and social challenges. These indexes provide a snapshot of India\u2019s global standing across multiple sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Economic &amp; Competitiveness Rankings<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>World Economic Outlook 2025 (IMF):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India is ranked as the <\/span><b>4th largest economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> globally, driven by digital growth, strong domestic demand, and industrial expansion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>World Competitiveness Index 2024 (IMD):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>39th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting improvements in digital infrastructure and investment climate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Innovation Index 2025 (WIPO):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India holds the <\/span><b>38th position<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, maintaining leadership among lower-middle-income nations, with strength in startups and ICT services exports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Future Possibilities Index 2025 (Newsweek Vantage):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ranked <\/span><b>35th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showcasing India\u2019s preparedness for technological transformation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Defence &amp; Strategic Rankings<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Firepower Index 2025:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>4th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlighting strong military modernization and operational readiness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SIPRI Arms Import Report 2024:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India remains the <\/span><b>2nd largest arms importer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting defence capability enhancement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Environment &amp; Climate Rankings<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climate Change Performance Index 2025 (Germanwatch):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>10th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showcasing progress in renewable energy and climate policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Energy Transition Index 2024 (World Economic Forum):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India holds the <\/span><b>63rd position<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emphasizing energy efficiency and sustainability efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Air Quality Life Index 2024 (University of Chicago \u2013 EPIC):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reports indicate <\/span><b>PM2.5 levels of 84.3 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Delhi, reducing life expectancy in polluted areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>World Air Quality Report 2025 (IQAir):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>5th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among the most polluted countries; Delhi remains the <\/span><b>most polluted capital city<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social Development &amp; Human Indicators<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Human Development Index 2025 (UNDP):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>130th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing steady progress in education and life expectancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024 (UNDP &amp; OPHI):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> About <\/span><b>234 million Indians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> live in multidimensional poverty, though improvements continue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Peace Index 2025 (IEP):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>115th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting moderate internal and regional conflict levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gender Inequality Index (UNDP):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India stands <\/span><b>108th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emphasizing ongoing gender parity and empowerment efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>World Happiness Report 2025 (UN SDSN):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ranked <\/span><b>118th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, influenced by income inequality and urban stress factors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Governance, Transparency &amp; Law<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rule of Law Index 2024 (World Justice Project):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>79th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting moderate institutional strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 (Transparency International):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ranked <\/span><b>96th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlighting the need for governance reforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>World Press Freedom Index 2025 (Reporters Without Borders):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India stands at <\/span><b>151st<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing challenges in media independence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Trade, Logistics &amp; International Influence<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Logistics Performance Index 2023 (World Bank):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>38th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing improvements in customs and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Soft Power Index 2025 (Brand Finance):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>29th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting strong cultural and diplomatic influence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Remittances Inflow Report 2024 (World Bank):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India contributes <\/span><b>14.3% of global remittances<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, remaining the <\/span><b>world\u2019s top recipient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Henley Passport Index 2025 (IATA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India ranks <\/span><b>85th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing visa-free access to over 60 countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Liveability Index 2025 (EIU):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> New Delhi ranks <\/span><b>120th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Mumbai <\/span><b>121st<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, indicating gradual urban development improvements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mixed picture of development and enduring issues is painted by <\/span><b>India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although the nation has made significant progress in digital growth, logistics, and innovation, it still has issues with human development, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. In addition to reflecting India&#8217;s position in the world, these rankings are important markers that direct policy changes and developmental priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Ranking_in_Different_Indexes_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4053 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4053{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-4053 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-4053{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-4053.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4053.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4053.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: 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data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-4053\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40530\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40530\" aria-controls=\"collapse40530\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is India's rank in the Global Innovation Index 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse40530\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40530\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India ranks 40th in the Global Innovation Index 2025.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40531\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40531\" aria-controls=\"collapse40531\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where does India stand in the Global Hunger Index 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40531\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40531\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India is ranked 111th in the Global Hunger Index 2025.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40532\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40532\" aria-controls=\"collapse40532\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is India's position in the Human Development Index (HDI) 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40532\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40532\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India holds the 132nd rank in HDI 2025.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40533\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40533\" aria-controls=\"collapse40533\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is India\u2019s rank in the Global Peace Index 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40533\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40533\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India is ranked 126th in the Global Peace Index 2025.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40534\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40534\" aria-controls=\"collapse40534\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which index ranks India lowest, and why?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40534\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40534\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India ranks 180th in the Environmental Performance Index due to air pollution and biodiversity loss.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40535\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40535\" aria-controls=\"collapse40535\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Has the Ease of Doing Business Index been discontinued?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40535\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40535\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, the World Bank discontinued the index in 2021; India ranked 63rd in its last edition.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40536\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40536\" aria-controls=\"collapse40536\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is India\u2019s rank in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40536\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40536\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India ranks 127th in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40537\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40537\" aria-controls=\"collapse40537\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does India perform in the Press Freedom Index 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40537\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40537\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India is ranked 159th, reflecting concerns over media freedom.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40538\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40538\" aria-controls=\"collapse40538\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the significance of India\u2019s 7th rank in the Climate Risk Index?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40538\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40538\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It shows India is highly vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40539\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40539\" aria-controls=\"collapse40539\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is India's innovation ranking considered good?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40539\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4053\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40539\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite being a developing country, India ranks 40th due to strong ICT services and startups.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore India&#8217;s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025, including innovation, military, hunger, peace, climate, and human development. 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