USA ranks 66, China 68, India surpasses both in RNI – who tops the 154-country list | World News

New Delhi: The Responsible Nations Index was launched by the Delhi-based think tank World Intellectual Foundation. The ranking is based on data available through 2023 from global sources such as the World Bank, United Nations agencies and the World Justice Project.

The system is based on three broad ideas. Internal responsibility looks at the dignity, well-being and empowerment of citizens. Environmental responsibility controls commitment to ecological protection and sustainable growth. External accountability monitors behavior and contributions at the international level.

These three ideas are evaluated through seven areas. These include quality of life, governance, social justice and empowerment, economic performance, environmental protection, commitment to peace and international economic relations. A total of 58 selected indicators determine the final score and ranking.

The index aims to evaluate nations based on responsibility rather than wealth or geopolitical weight. It offers a global perspective that values ​​ethics, participation and accountability across borders.

Singapore is at the top of the 2026 rankings with 0.61945 points. Switzerland follows it with 0.58692. Denmark ranks third with 0.58372. Cyprus follows with 0.57737. Sweden ranks fifth with 0.57397. Czechia ranks sixth with 0.57037. Belgium ranks seventh with 0.56900. Austria ranks eighth with 0.56645 points. Ireland ranks ninth with 0.56336. Georgia completed the top 10 with 0.55805. India ranks 16th with 0.551513 points.

China ranks 68th, while the USA ranks 66th. The results highlight the message that higher GDP or global dominance does not guarantee responsible action. Most developing countries perform better in areas such as environmental ethics, gender balance and social justice.

The analysis points to a strong link between responsible institutions, balanced development and inclusive governance. It also points to growing global gaps, particularly around climate accountability, judicial independence and peaceful international participation. It highlights the unequal moral landscape in today’s nationalist world.

The findings reinforce the broader idea that national success should be judged not only by what countries achieve, but also by how responsibly those achievements are achieved.