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What is GSI?
The Global Soil Index ranks countries based on the health of their soil using key indicators.
Global Soil Index
Ranking 196 Countries
Global Soil Index
Ranking 196 countries by soil health, sustainability, and policy action.
Transparent
Open data & methodology
Independent
Science-based assessment
Accountable
Holding leaders to account
Volunteer-Driven
Powered by people
Prototype Data — This dashboard currently uses demonstration data for proof of concept. Real-time dataset will be released with the official launch of our Global Save Soil Index portal on World Soil Day - Dec 5 2026.
Country Rankings
Overall Soil Health Performance
| Rank | Country | Region | GSI Score | Trend | Change (1Y) | Indicators | Policy Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇬🇷Greece | Europe | 90 | ⌁⌁⌁↘ | -1 ↓ | 6/9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 🇫🇮Finland | Europe | 88 | ⌁⌁⌁↗ | -1.3 ↓ | 5/9 | Weak |
| 3 | 🇫🇷France | Europe | 88 | ⌁⌁⌁↘ | +2.6 ↑ | 6/9 | Critical |
| 4 | 🇨🇭Switzerland | Europe | 88 | ⌁⌁⌁↘ | -0.9 ↓ | 8/9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 🇦🇷Argentina | South America | 87 | ⌁⌁⌁↘ | -1.3 ↓ | 5/9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 🇨🇱Chile | South America | 87 | ⌁⌁⌁↘ | -0.8 ↓ | 8/9 | Moderate |
What is the Global Soil Index?
A comprehensive, science-based assessment of soil health across the world.
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How it Works
GSI integrates satellite data, ground measurements, and environmental models.
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Why it Matters
Healthy soils underpin food security, water, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
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What it Drives
GSI drives accountability and inspires action to restore soil health globally.
Similar to how GDP measures economic health, GSI measures soil health.
Learn more about our methodology →