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FAQ
Questions about the revised 2026 edition
Why is a revised edition being released?
Two reasons. First, the 2025 audited financial statements have now been released, allowing the Index to reflect the immediate past financial year rather than the year before. Second, we have incorporated methodological refinements based on feedback from stakeholders who use the Index.
What was the first 2026 edition based on?
The 2024 audited financial statements, the most recent audited accounts available at the time of that release.
Should the earlier edition still be referenced?
Upon release, the revised edition becomes the definitive 2026 pSPI and should be used for all references and citations. It supersedes the initial edition.
Will the rankings change?
Some may. Updated financial data and refined methodology can shift individual positions. The revised edition reflects the most current and rigorous assessment.
Does this affect the 2024 and 2025 editions?
No. Those editions stand as published. Only the 2026 edition is being revised.
Why release after 31st July going forward?
States are expected to publish their audited financial statements by 31 July each year at the latest. Releasing after this date ensures that every edition is built on complete, audited data for the immediately preceding financial year.
What has changed in the methodology?
The refinements strengthen the Index's measures of momentum, fiscal sustainability, and citizen experience. The core framework, the momentum lens, the citizens' voice, and fiscal depth remain intact.