India’s Position in the Global Commitment to Development Index 2025

India’s Standing in the 2025 Index

India’s Position in the Global Commitment to Development Index 2025: India ranks 36th in the Commitment to Development Index (CDI) 2025, reflecting a mixed performance across the eight global policy components assessed by the Centre for Global Development. The index evaluates how major economies support sustainable development beyond borders, focusing on the impact of domestic policies on developing nations. India’s score shows strong environmental performance but notable weaknesses in trade and development finance.

Strong Showing in Environmental Commitment

India’s best performance comes in the Environment component, where it stands at 8th place globally. This high rank stems from India’s low per capita carbon emissions, reduced dependence on fossil fuels on a per-person basis, and participation in biodiversity-focused initiatives.
Static GK fact: India ranks among the world’s lowest per capita emitters compared to major economies.

Weak Performance in Trade and Development Finance

The bottom rankings—38th in both Trade and Development Finance—highlight India’s biggest challenges. The low trade score arises from tariff structures and subsidies that restrict imports from poorer nations. Development finance scores remain low due to limited contributions to Official Development Assistance (ODA).
Static GK Tip: ODA is monitored by the OECD, and many European countries regularly meet or exceed the UN target of 0.7% of GNI.

Other Components with Low Scores

India also performs poorly in Investment (31st), Migration (36th), and Security (31st). These scores reflect restricted FDI policies, limited openness to migrants and refugees, and modest contributions to global peacekeeping.
Static GK fact: India is one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping historically, though recent participation rates have decreased.

Income-Adjusted Ranking Offers Perspective

India’s Income-Adjusted Rank of 29 indicates better performance when judged relative to its income level. This measure accounts for what a country is expected to contribute based on economic capacity, placing India noticeably higher than its raw rank.

Understanding the Commitment to Development Index

The CDI is published by the Centre for Global Development, a Washington DC– and London-based think tank. It evaluates 40 global economies, including all G20 nations, across eight policy components: Development Finance, Investment, Migration, Trade, Environment, Health, Security, and Technology. Performance is measured through a balanced scorecard, ensuring fair comparison regardless of economic size.

Global Trends and Top Performers

The top five performers—Sweden, Germany, Norway, Finland, and the United Kingdom—are mostly European nations, reflecting the region’s strong tradition of development-friendly policies. Notable observations include declining aid contributions globally and the comparatively low performance of major economies such as the United States (28th) and China (34th).
Static GK fact: Sweden consistently ranks among the top globally in international development metrics and meets the 0.7% ODA/GNI target.

Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table

India’s Position in the Global Commitment to Development Index 2025: