Equal Resource Distribution Index in India

India: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.314 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.314
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
126th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.375
in 1993
All-time low
0.027
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in India, 1900–2025

00.10.20.30.4190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in India stood at 0.314.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in India peaked at 0.375 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.027, in 1900.

India ranks 126th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.0273 0.027 0.03 10
1910s 0.03 0.03 0.03 10
1920s 0.037 0.037 0.037 10
1930s 0.041 0.037 0.045 10
1940s 0.0638 0.043 0.14 10
1950s 0.1472 0.14 0.148 10
1960s 0.1484 0.148 0.15 10
1970s 0.2258 0.189 0.274 10
1980s 0.2988 0.292 0.309 10
1990s 0.3432 0.327 0.375 10
2000s 0.3175 0.305 0.33 10
2010s 0.2874 0.269 0.31 10
2020s 0.2832 0.25 0.314 6

Countries ranked near India

  1. 123 Ecuador 0.319 compare
  2. 124 Laos 0.317 compare
  3. 125 Colombia 0.315 compare
  4. 126 Cameroon 0.314 compare
  5. 128 Uganda 0.308 compare
  6. 129 China 0.304 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in India?
Equal resource distribution index in India was 0.314 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 0.375 in 1993.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 0.027 in 1900.
How does India rank for equal resource distribution index?
India ranks 126th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.