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Interactive MapIntroductionHDI by CountryCharacteristics of Developed CountriesHigh Developed CountriesMost Developed Countries in the WorldCountries by HDIAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaComorosCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the CongoDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFederated States of MicronesiaFijiFinlandFranceGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeople's Republic of ChinaPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRepublic of MacedoniaRepublic of the CongoRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSão Tomé and PríncipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTajikistanTanzaniaThailandThe BahamasThe GambiaTogoTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabweFAQsWhat is a developed country ?What is the most developed country in the world ?What are some developed countries ?

Introduction

Developed countries are those nations that have achieved high levels of economic, social, and technological advancement. These nations are characterized by high-income levels, strong infrastructure, advanced healthcare systems, and excellent education systems. The term “developed country” is often used interchangeably with “industrialized country” or “first world country.”

It should be noted that the term “developed countries” is a highly debated one because it is subjective and implies a hierarchy of nations. There is no clear definition of what constitutes a developed country, and different organizations and experts use different indicators to make this determination. Furthermore, the use of this term can perpetuate inequalities and stigmatize countries that are deemed “underdeveloped.” Yet, despite its limitations, the term “developed countries” can still be useful in providing a general understanding of the economic and social conditions of a group of nations, which is why it is widely used today.

HDI by Country

CountryDeveloped Country
AustraliaYes
AustriaYes
BelgiumYes
CanadaYes
DenmarkYes
FinlandYes
FranceYes
GermanyYes
Hong KongYes
IcelandYes
IrelandYes
IsraelYes
JapanYes
LiechtensteinYes
LuxembourgYes
MaltaYes
NetherlandsYes
New ZealandYes
NorwayYes
SingaporeYes
SloveniaYes
South KoreaYes
SpainYes
SwedenYes
SwitzerlandYes
United Arab EmiratesYes
United KingdomYes
United States of AmericaYes

Characteristics of Developed Countries

One of the key characteristics of developed countries is their high standard of living. The people in these nations have access to a wide range of goods and services, including high-quality healthcare, education, and transportation. In addition, these countries typically have a well-developed social safety net, which helps to ensure that all citizens have access to the basic necessities of life.

Another characteristic of developed countries is their advanced economies. These nations typically have highly diversified economies, with a strong focus on service industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology. They also tend to have a highly educated workforce, with many citizens holding advanced degrees in science, engineering, and other fields.

High Developed Countries

The twenty most developed countries in the world, according to their HDI, are Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Hong Kong, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Singapore, Belgium, New Zealand, Canada, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Korea.

Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland are the three most developed countries in the world, with an HDI score of 0.96. The next in line for most developed countries in the world are Hong Kong, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, and Ireland, all with an HDI score of 0.95. The next eight most developed countries all have an HDI score of 0.94 – these countries are Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Singapore, Belgium, New Zealand, Canada, and Liechtenstein. Finally the four countries to round up the most developed countries in the world are Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Korea – all with an HDI score of 0.93.

The 20 most developed countries in the world, according to their HDI scores, are :

1. Switzerland – 0.96
2. Norway – 0.96
3. Iceland – 0.96
4. Hong Kong – 0.95
5. Australia – 0.95
6. Denmark – 0.95
7. Sweden – 0.95
8. Ireland – 0.95
9. Germany – 0.94
10. Netherlands – 0.94
11. Finland – 0.94
12. Singapore – 0.94
13. Belgium – 0.94
14. New Zealand – 0.94
15. Canada – 0.94
16. Liechtenstein – 0.94
17. Luxembourg – 0.93
18. United Kingdom – 0.93
19. Japan – 0.93
20. South Korea – 0.93

Most Developed Countries in the World

Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland are commonly ranked as the three most developed countries in the world based on the Human Development Index (HDI). These three countries consistently rank at the top due to their strong economies, high levels of education and healthcare, and social safety nets. Switzerland has a thriving banking and financial sector, as well as a strong tourism industry, while Norway benefits from its abundant natural resources, particularly oil and gas. Iceland has a high literacy rate, high life expectancy, and a strong social welfare system. These factors contribute to a high quality of life for their citizens, with access to high-quality healthcare, education, and social services.

Countries by HDI

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Belgium

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Canada

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Denmark

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Finland

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France

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Germany

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Hong Kong

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Iceland

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Ireland

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Israel

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Japan

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Liechtenstein

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Luxembourg

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Malta

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Netherlands

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New Zealand

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Norway

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Singapore

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Slovenia

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South Korea

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Spain

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Sweden

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Switzerland

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United Arab Emirates

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United Kingdom

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United States of America

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FAQs

What is a developed country ?

A developed country is a nation with a high standard of living, advanced infrastructure, and a strong economy that provides access to education, healthcare, and other social services to its citizens.

What is the most developed country in the world ?

There are three countries that tie for the title of most developed country in the world. These are Norway, Iceland, and Switzerland, all three with an HDI score of 0.95, the highest score in the world.

What are some developed countries ?

Some of the most developed countries in the world, according to their HDI, are Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Hong Kong, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Singapore, Belgium, New Zealand, Canada, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Korea.

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