ND-GAIN Index

ND-GAIN Country Index

The ND-GAIN Country Index summarizes a country's vulnerability to climate change and other global challenges in combination with its readiness to improve resilience. It aims to help governments, businesses and communities better prioritize investments for a more efficient response to the immediate global challenges ahead.

Countries of the world by their position on the ND-GAIN Country Index.

Adjust for GDP

2017 data released on 3/4/2019

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Assess where the greatest needs and opportunities for improving resilience to climate change exist. Explore ND-GAIN Country Index rankings.

Measuring What Matters

We continuously monitor and analyze 45 indicators for 191 countries to assess climate change related vulnerabilities and readiness for improvement.

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The ND-GAIN Country Index has been designed by experts and is improved under a continuous open review process. See our methodology.

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ND-GAIN Index Country Rankings

Top 5 Countries	Score
1 Norway	76.0
2 New Zealand	73.4
3 Finland	71.9
4 Sweden	71.3
5 Australia	70.9

Bottom 5 Countries	Score
177 Dem. Rep. of the Congo	29.6
178 Central African Rep.	27.5
179 Eritrea	26.2
180 Chad	25.6
181 Somalia	20.2

Featured Countries

Myanmar

Myanmar is the 21st least ready country and the 37th most vulnerable country.

ND-GAIN Country Index rank 164

Score: 34.8

Vulnerability 0.542

Readiness 0.237

Venezuela

Venezuela is the 7th least ready country and the 30th least vulnerable country.

ND-GAIN Country Index rank 121

Score: 42.1

Vulnerability 0.347

Readiness 0.189