Below is the ESG ranking for 193 countries in year 2025

 

Grouped into performance tiers based on hypothetical scores derived from known global indices and trends.

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Top Performers (Score > 85)

These countries excel in environmental sustainability, social equity, and governance transparency.

 

Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Switzerland
Netherlands
Germany
New Zealand
Austria
Ireland
France
Iceland
Luxembourg
Belgium
Canada
United Kingdom
Portugal
Australia
Japan
South Korea

Strong Performers (Score 75–84)

Countries in this tier show strong ESG performance but may face challenges in specific areas (e.g., energy transition or governance reforms).

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Spain
Italy
Singapore
Estonia
Czech Republic
Slovenia
Malta
Costa Rica
Chile
United States
Latvia
Lithuania
Greece
Hungary
Poland
Slovakia
Croatia
Uruguay
Israel
Mauritius

Above Average Performers (Score 65–74)

These countries show progress in ESG areas but often face structural or transitional challenges.

 

Brazil
Argentina
South Africa
Mexico
Colombia
Vietnam
Thailand
Malaysia
Peru
Botswana
Panama
Rwanda
Philippines
Indonesia
Turkey
Namibia
Bulgaria
Romania
Serbia
Jordan

Average Performers (Score 55–64)

Countries in this category may excel in one or two ESG pillars but lag in others, such as governance or environmental policy implementation.

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India
China
Ecuador
El Salvador
Paraguay
Trinidad and Tobago
Sri Lanka
Kenya
Ghana
Senegal
Albania
Montenegro
Tunisia
Dominican Republic
Honduras
Morocco
Zambia
Tanzania
Uganda
Bolivia

Developing ESG Frameworks (Score 45–54)

These countries are making efforts to improve ESG performance but face significant obstacles, such as development gaps or governance issues.

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Russia
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Egypt
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Cambodia
Nepal
Ethiopia
Mozambique
Malawi
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
Lebanon
Venezuela
Burkina Faso
Eswatini
Mali
Zimbabwe
Angola

Emerging ESG Markets (Score 35–44)

These countries are often resource-constrained or dealing with governance challenges that hinder ESG progress.

 

Nigeria
Côte d’Ivoire
Guinea
Chad
Nicaragua
Sudan
Madagascar
Haiti
Cameroon
Guatemala
Sierra Leone
Togo
Benin
Liberia
Gabon
Papua New Guinea
Somalia
Yemen
Afghanistan
Myanmar

Low ESG Performers (Score < 35)

These countries face critical challenges in all ESG pillars, often due to political instability, weak governance, or lack of resources.

 

North Korea
Syria
South Sudan
Central African Republic
Eritrea
Burundi
Vanuatu
Kiribati
Tuvalu
Comoros
Djibouti
Palau
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Solomon Islands
Timor-Leste
Samoa
Tonga
Lesotho
Gambia

Remaining Countries (Unranked or Limited Data)

For smaller or less-documented countries, ESG data and rankings may not be comprehensive. These include:

 

Andorra
San Marino
Monaco
Liechtenstein
Nauru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Dominica
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Seychelles

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Key Observations
Top Performers: Wealthier, developed nations (e.g., Nordic countries, Switzerland, and New Zealand) lead due to strong regulatory frameworks, renewable energy adoption, and high governance standards.

Emerging Markets: Countries like Brazil, Vietnam, and South Africa are making strides but face challenges in governance or environmental sustainability.

Low Performers: Conflict-affected, resource-constrained countries often struggle due to instability, weak institutions, and underdeveloped ESG frameworks.

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*This above illustrative ranking is based on patterns observed in key data sources like the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), Human Development Index (HDI), Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), and other ESG-related metrics.

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