The Commitment to Development Index
The Commitment to Development Index ranks 27 of the world’s richest countries on their dedication to policies that benefit people living in poorer nations.
The CDI adjusts for size and economic weight to measure countries according to their potential to help.
Finland takes first place. Denmark is second and Sweden is third. France and Portugal complete the top five.
The United Kingdom takes ninth place with strengths in aid and trade. The United States takes 20th place, with low scores on environment and security.
Switzerland comes in last with poor showings in finance, environment, and trade.
Explore all the results below. Adjust weights to see the effect on scores. Unstack the graph to make easier comparisons. Select countries for trends and components for more details.