Analysis of the Implementation of Geo-Economic Strategies for Sustainable Development in European Countries

The article analyzes the peculiarities of geo-economic strategies for sustainable development in European countries and Ukraine. The theoretical basis for the sustainable development index is established as one of the most important comprehensive indicators that allow for the assessment of the level of achievement of the main sustainable development goals defined by the United Nations. A comparative analysis of the dynamics of the sustainable development index, its components, and the factors affecting sustainable development in European countries and Ukraine has been conducted. A correlation between the sustainable development index and other indicators has been determined: GDP per capita, unemployment rate, Human Development Index (HDI), Corruption Perception Index (CPI), investments in research and development as a percentage of GDP, and CO₂ emissions per capita. A comparative characterization of macroeconomic and social parameters of sustainable development in regional groups of European countries and Ukraine has been conducted. An empirical analysis of the implementation of sustainable development strategies in EU countries was carried out, a table of SDG Index indicators for the years 2020–2024 was created, and a comparative assessment of leading countries, average performers, and laggards was conducted. The analysis revealed that the highest values of the index are shown by the countries of Northern Europe, where there is a combination of high levels of institutional trust, environmental policy, digitalization, and social cohesion. At the same time, countries in Central and Eastern Europe show uneven progress, particularly due to lower innovation activity, insufficient green investment, and the presence of regional imbalances. The analysis of Ukraine's sustainable development strategy is important for understanding the current state and prospects of the country in the context of global challenges and international commitments. The analysis of sustainable development in Ukraine allows not only to assess the current state but also to identify priority areas for reform, the need for international support and cooperation, and to develop effective mechanisms for implementing SDG in the national context.