With more than 752 LEED-certified projects totaling over 20 million square meters of space, India ranks third on the US Green Building Councils (USGBC) annual ranking of the top 10 countries for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings.
| Rank | Nation | Number of Projects | Gross Square Meters |
| 1. | China | 1,211 | 47.16 million |
| 2. | Canada | 2,970 | 40.77 million |
| 3. | India | 752 | 20.28 million |
The top 10 list highlights countries outside of the U.S. that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation. The other countries are Brazil, Germany, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Mexico and the UAE. The U.S., remains the world’s largest market for LEED with 30,669 LEED certified projects totaling 385.65 million square meters.
“LEED is a full-scale global movement and plays a key role in helping cities, communities and countries manage their built environment,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of USGBC and Green Business Certification Inc., the global certifying body for LEED projects. “When we prioritize green buildings we are committing to creating spaces that perform at the highest levels, conserving resources and enhancing human health. The work being done in each of these markets is raising the bar for the global market,” he added.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
