Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Kerala consistently maintained top spot in SDG India Index of NITI Aayog since 2018. The State achieved a total score of 79/100 in 2023–24, leading the country in the SDG index. [Ref]

High Human Development Index (HDI) – Kerala's Human Development Index (HDI) is 0.758, which is the highest in India, indicating Kerala’s progress in areas of health, education, and economic growth. [Ref]

Kerala's Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) value 95.34 is the highest among Indian States. [Ref]

Air Quality – Kerala's average Air Quality Index (AQI) is 26 (AQI of 49, PM2.5 at 20 µg/m³, PM10 at 26 µg/m³) when compared to the national average, often >100 in major cities — 3.8 times lesser than India. [Ref]