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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

#CountryHuman Development IndexHDI Tier
1Switzerland0.96 Very High Human Development
2Norway0.96 Very High Human Development
3Iceland0.96 Very High Human Development
4Hong Kong0.95 Very High Human Development
5Australia0.95 Very High Human Development
6Denmark0.95 Very High Human Development
7Sweden0.95 Very High Human Development
8Ireland0.95 Very High Human Development
9Germany0.94 Very High Human Development
10Netherlands0.94 Very High Human Development
11Finland0.94 Very High Human Development
12Singapore0.94 Very High Human Development
13Belgium0.94 Very High Human Development
14New Zealand0.94 Very High Human Development
15Canada0.94 Very High Human Development
16Liechtenstein0.94 Very High Human Development
17Luxembourg0.93 Very High Human Development
18United Kingdom0.93 Very High Human Development
19Japan0.93 Very High Human Development
20South Korea0.93 Very High Human Development
21United States of America0.92 Very High Human Development
22Israel0.92 Very High Human Development
23Malta0.92 Very High Human Development
24Slovenia0.92 Very High Human Development
25Austria0.92 Very High Human Development
26United Arab Emirates0.91 Very High Human Development
27Spain0.91 Very High Human Development
28France0.9 Very High Human Development
29Cyprus0.9 Very High Human Development
30Italy0.9 Very High Human Development
31Estonia0.89 Very High Human Development
32Czech Republic0.89 Very High Human Development
33Greece0.89 Very High Human Development
34Poland0.88 Very High Human Development
35Bahrain0.88 Very High Human Development
36Lithuania0.88 Very High Human Development
37Saudi Arabia0.88 Very High Human Development
38Portugal0.87 Very High Human Development
39Latvia0.86 Very High Human Development
40Andorra0.86 Very High Human Development
41Croatia0.86 Very High Human Development
42Chile0.86 Very High Human Development
43Qatar0.86 Very High Human Development
44San Marino0.85 Very High Human Development
45Slovakia0.85 Very High Human Development
46Hungary0.85 Very High Human Development
47Argentina0.84 Very High Human Development
48Turkey0.84 Very High Human Development
49Montenegro0.83 Very High Human Development
50Kuwait0.83 Very High Human Development
51Brunei0.83 Very High Human Development
52Russia0.82 Very High Human Development
53Romania0.82 Very High Human Development
54Oman0.82 Very High Human Development
55The Bahamas0.81 Very High Human Development
56Kazakhstan0.81 Very High Human Development
57Trinidad and Tobago0.81 Very High Human Development
58Costa Rica0.81 Very High Human Development
59Uruguay0.81 Very High Human Development
60Belarus0.81 Very High Human Development
61Panama0.81 Very High Human Development
62Malaysia0.8 Very High Human Development
63Georgia0.8 Very High Human Development
64Mauritius0.8 Very High Human Development
65Serbia0.8 Very High Human Development
66Thailand0.8 Very High Human Development
67Albania0.8 High Humen Development
68Bulgaria0.8 High Humen Development
69Grenada0.8 High Humen Development
70Barbados0.79 High Humen Development
71Antigua and Barbuda0.79 High Humen Development
72Seychelles0.79 High Humen Development
73Sri Lanka0.78 High Humen Development
74Bosnia and Herzegovina0.78 High Humen Development
75Saint Kitts and Nevis0.78 High Humen Development
76Iran0.77 High Humen Development
77Ukraine0.77 High Humen Development
78Republic of Macedonia0.77 High Humen Development
79People's Republic of China0.77 High Humen Development
80Dominican Republic0.77 High Humen Development
81Moldova0.77 High Humen Development
82Palau0.77 High Humen Development
83Cuba0.76 High Humen Development
84Peru0.76 High Humen Development
85Armenia0.76 High Humen Development
86Mexico0.76 High Humen Development
87Brazil0.75 High Humen Development
88Colombia0.75 High Humen Development
89Saint Vincent and the Grenadines0.75 High Humen Development
90Maldives0.75 High Humen Development
91Algeria0.75 High Humen Development
92Azerbaijan0.75 High Humen Development
93Tonga0.75 High Humen Development
94Turkmenistan0.75 High Humen Development
95Ecuador0.74 High Humen Development
96Mongolia0.74 High Humen Development
97Egypt0.73 High Humen Development
98Tunisia0.73 High Humen Development
99Fiji0.73 High Humen Development
100Suriname0.73 High Humen Development
101Uzbekistan0.73 High Humen Development
102Dominica0.72 High Humen Development
103Jordan0.72 High Humen Development
104Libya0.72 High Humen Development
105Paraguay0.72 High Humen Development
106Saint Lucia0.72 High Humen Development
107Guyana0.71 High Humen Development
108South Africa0.71 High Humen Development
109Jamaica0.71 High Humen Development
110Samoa0.71 High Humen Development
111Gabon0.71 High Humen Development
112Lebanon0.71 High Humen Development
113Indonesia0.71 High Humen Development
114Vietnam0.7 High Humen Development
115Philippines0.7 Medium Human Development
116Botswana0.69 Medium Human Development
117Bolivia0.69 Medium Human Development
118Kyrgyzstan0.69 Medium Human Development
119Venezuela0.69 Medium Human Development
120Iraq0.69 Medium Human Development
121Tajikistan0.69 Medium Human Development
122Belize0.68 Medium Human Development
123Morocco0.68 Medium Human Development
124El Salvador0.68 Medium Human Development
125Nicaragua0.67 Medium Human Development
126Bhutan0.67 Medium Human Development
127Cape Verde0.66 Medium Human Development
128Bangladesh0.66 Medium Human Development
129Tuvalu0.64 Medium Human Development
130Marshall Islands0.64 Medium Human Development
131India0.63 Medium Human Development
132Ghana0.63 Medium Human Development
133Federated States of Micronesia0.63 Medium Human Development
134Guatemala0.63 Medium Human Development
135Kiribati0.62 Medium Human Development
136Honduras0.62 Medium Human Development
137São Tomé and Príncipe0.62 Medium Human Development
138Namibia0.62 Medium Human Development
139East Timor0.61 Medium Human Development
140Laos0.61 Medium Human Development
141Vanuatu0.61 Medium Human Development
142Nepal0.6 Medium Human Development
143Eswatini0.6 Medium Human Development
144Equatorial Guinea0.6 Medium Human Development
145Cambodia0.59 Medium Human Development
146Zimbabwe0.59 Medium Human Development
147Angola0.59 Medium Human Development
148Myanmar0.59 Medium Human Development
149Syria0.58 Medium Human Development
150Cameroon0.58 Medium Human Development
151Kenya0.58 Medium Human Development
152Republic of the Congo0.57 Medium Human Development
153Zambia0.57 Medium Human Development
154Solomon Islands0.56 Medium Human Development
155Comoros0.56 Medium Human Development
156Papua New Guinea0.56 Medium Human Development
157Mauritania0.56 Medium Human Development
158Ivory Coast0.55 Medium Human Development
159Tanzania0.55 Low Human Development
160Pakistan0.54 Low Human Development
161Togo0.54 Low Human Development
162Haiti0.54 Low Human Development
163Nigeria0.54 Low Human Development
164Rwanda0.53 Low Human Development
165Benin0.53 Low Human Development
166Uganda0.53 Low Human Development
167Lesotho0.51 Low Human Development
168Malawi0.51 Low Human Development
169Senegal0.51 Low Human Development
170Djibouti0.51 Low Human Development
171Sudan0.51 Low Human Development
172Madagascar0.5 Low Human Development
173The Gambia0.5 Low Human Development
174Ethiopia0.5 Low Human Development
175Eritrea0.49 Low Human Development
176Guinea-Bissau0.48 Low Human Development
177Liberia0.48 Low Human Development
178Democratic Republic of the Congo0.48 Low Human Development
179Afghanistan0.48 Low Human Development
180Sierra Leone0.48 Low Human Development
181Guinea0.47 Low Human Development
182Yemen0.46 Low Human Development
183Burkina Faso0.45 Low Human Development
184Mozambique0.45 Low Human Development
185Mali0.43 Low Human Development
186Burundi0.43 Low Human Development
187Central African Republic0.4 Low Human Development
188Niger0.4 Low Human Development
189Chad0.39 Low Human Development
190South Sudan0.39 Low Human Development

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.

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Afghanistan

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Albania

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Algeria

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#91

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Andorra

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#40

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Angola

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#147

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Antigua and Barbuda

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#71

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Argentina

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#47

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Armenia

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#85

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Australia

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#5

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Australia is ranked as the fifth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.95.

Austria

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#25

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Azerbaijan

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#92

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Bahrain

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#35

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Bangladesh

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#128

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Barbados

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#70

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Belarus

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#60

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Belgium

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#13

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Belgium is ranked as the thirteenth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.94.

Belize

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#122

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Benin

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#165

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Bhutan

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#126

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Bolivia

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#117

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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#74

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Botswana

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#116

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Brazil

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#87

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Brunei

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#51

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Bulgaria

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#68

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Burkina Faso

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#183

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Burundi

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#186

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Cambodia

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#145

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Cameroon

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Canada

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Canada is ranked as the fifteenth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.94.

Cape Verde

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Central African Republic

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#187

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Chad

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#189

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Chile

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#42

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Very High Human Development

Chile is ranked 42nd most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.86.

Colombia

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#88

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Comoros

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#155

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Costa Rica

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#58

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Croatia

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#41

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Cuba

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#83

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Cyprus

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#29

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Czech Republic

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#32

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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#178

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Denmark

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Denmark is ranked as the sixth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.95.

Djibouti

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Dominica

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#102

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Dominican Republic

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East Timor

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#139

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Medium Human Development

Ecuador

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#95

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Egypt

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#97

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El Salvador

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#124

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Equatorial Guinea

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Eritrea

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Estonia

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#31

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Eswatini

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#143

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Ethiopia

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#174

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Federated States of Micronesia

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#133

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Fiji

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#99

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Finland

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Finland is ranked as the eleventh most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.94.

France

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Gabon

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Georgia

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Germany

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Germany is ranked as the ninth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.94.

Ghana

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Greece

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Grenada

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Guatemala

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Guinea

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Guinea-Bissau

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Guyana

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#107

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Haiti

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Honduras

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Hong Kong

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Hong Kong is ranked as the fourth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.95.

Hungary

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Iceland

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Iceland is ranked as the third most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.96.

India

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Indonesia

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Iran

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#76

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Iraq

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Ireland

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Ireland is ranked as the eighth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.95.

Israel

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Italy

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Ivory Coast

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Jamaica

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Japan

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Japan is ranked as the nineteenth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.93.

Jordan

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Kazakhstan

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Kenya

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Kiribati

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Kuwait

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Kyrgyzstan

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Laos

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Latvia

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Lebanon

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Lesotho

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Liberia

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Libya

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Liechtenstein

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Liechtenstein is ranked as the sixteenth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.94.

Lithuania

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Luxembourg

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Luxembourg is ranked as the seventeenth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.93.

Madagascar

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Malawi

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Malaysia

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Maldives

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Ranked in the World

#90

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High Humen Development

Mali

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Ranked in the World

#185

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Low Human Development

Malta

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Ranked in the World

#23

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Very High Human Development

Marshall Islands

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Ranked in the World

#130

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Medium Human Development

Mauritania

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Ranked in the World

#157

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Medium Human Development

Mauritius

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Ranked in the World

#64

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Very High Human Development

Mexico

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Ranked in the World

#86

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High Humen Development

Mexico is ranked 86th most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.76.

Moldova

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Ranked in the World

#81

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High Humen Development

Mongolia

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Ranked in the World

#96

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High Humen Development

Montenegro

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Ranked in the World

#49

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Very High Human Development

Morocco

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Ranked in the World

#123

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Medium Human Development

Mozambique

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Ranked in the World

#184

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Low Human Development

Myanmar

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Ranked in the World

#148

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Medium Human Development

Namibia

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Ranked in the World

#138

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Medium Human Development

Nepal

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Ranked in the World

#142

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Medium Human Development

Netherlands

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Ranked in the World

#10

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Very High Human Development

The Netherlands is ranked as the tenth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.94.

New Zealand

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Ranked in the World

#14

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Very High Human Development

New Zealand is ranked as the fourteenth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.94.

Nicaragua

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Ranked in the World

#125

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Medium Human Development

Niger

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Ranked in the World

#188

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Low Human Development

Nigeria

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Ranked in the World

#163

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Low Human Development

Norway

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Ranked in the World

#2

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Very High Human Development

Norway is ranked as the second most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.96.

Oman

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Ranked in the World

#54

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Very High Human Development

Pakistan

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Ranked in the World

#160

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Low Human Development

Palau

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Ranked in the World

#82

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High Humen Development

Panama

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Ranked in the World

#61

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Very High Human Development

Papua New Guinea

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Ranked in the World

#156

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Medium Human Development

Paraguay

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Ranked in the World

#105

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High Humen Development

People's Republic of China

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Ranked in the World

#79

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High Humen Development

Peru

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Ranked in the World

#84

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High Humen Development

Philippines

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Ranked in the World

#115

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Medium Human Development

Poland

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Ranked in the World

#34

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Very High Human Development

Portugal

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Ranked in the World

#38

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Very High Human Development

Qatar

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Ranked in the World

#43

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Very High Human Development

Republic of Macedonia

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Ranked in the World

#78

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High Humen Development

Republic of the Congo

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Ranked in the World

#152

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Medium Human Development

Romania

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Ranked in the World

#53

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Very High Human Development

Russia

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Ranked in the World

#52

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Very High Human Development

Russia is ranked 52nd most developed country, with an HDI score of 0.82.

Rwanda

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Ranked in the World

#164

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Low Human Development

Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Ranked in the World

#75

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High Humen Development

Saint Lucia

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Ranked in the World

#106

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High Humen Development

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Ranked in the World

#89

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High Humen Development

Samoa

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Ranked in the World

#110

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High Humen Development

San Marino

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Ranked in the World

#44

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Very High Human Development

São Tomé and Príncipe

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Ranked in the World

#137

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Medium Human Development

Saudi Arabia

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Ranked in the World

#37

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Very High Human Development

Senegal

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Ranked in the World

#169

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Low Human Development

Serbia

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Ranked in the World

#65

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Very High Human Development

Seychelles

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Ranked in the World

#72

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High Humen Development

Sierra Leone

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Ranked in the World

#180

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Low Human Development

Singapore

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Ranked in the World

#12

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Very High Human Development

Singapore is ranked as the twelfth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.94.

Slovakia

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Ranked in the World

#45

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Very High Human Development

Slovenia

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Ranked in the World

#24

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Very High Human Development

Solomon Islands

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Ranked in the World

#154

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Medium Human Development

South Africa

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Ranked in the World

#108

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High Humen Development

South Korea

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Ranked in the World

#20

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Very High Human Development

South Korea is ranked as the twentieth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.93.

South Sudan

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Ranked in the World

#190

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Low Human Development

Spain

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Ranked in the World

#27

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Very High Human Development

Sri Lanka

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Ranked in the World

#73

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High Humen Development

Sudan

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Ranked in the World

#171

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Low Human Development

Suriname

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Ranked in the World

#100

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High Humen Development

Sweden

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Ranked in the World

#7

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Very High Human Development

Sweden is ranked as the seventh most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.95.

Switzerland

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Ranked in the World

#1

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Very High Human Development

Switzerland is ranked as the most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.96.

Syria

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Ranked in the World

#149

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Medium Human Development

Tajikistan

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Ranked in the World

#121

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Medium Human Development

Tanzania

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Ranked in the World

#159

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Low Human Development

Thailand

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Ranked in the World

#66

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Very High Human Development

The Bahamas

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Ranked in the World

#55

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Very High Human Development

The Gambia

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Ranked in the World

#173

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Low Human Development

Togo

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Ranked in the World

#161

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Low Human Development

Tonga

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Ranked in the World

#93

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High Humen Development

Trinidad and Tobago

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Ranked in the World

#57

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Very High Human Development

Tunisia

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Ranked in the World

#98

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High Humen Development

Turkey

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Ranked in the World

#48

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Very High Human Development

Turkmenistan

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Ranked in the World

#94

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High Humen Development

Tuvalu

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Ranked in the World

#129

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Medium Human Development

Uganda

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Ranked in the World

#166

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Low Human Development

Ukraine

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Ranked in the World

#77

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High Humen Development

United Arab Emirates

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Ranked in the World

#26

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Very High Human Development

United Kingdom

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Ranked in the World

#18

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Very High Human Development

The United Kingdom is ranked as the eighteenth most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.93.

United States of America

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#21

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Very High Human Development

The United States of America is ranked as the twenty-first most developed country in the world, with an HDI score of 0.92.

Uruguay

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Ranked in the World

#59

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Very High Human Development

Uzbekistan

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Ranked in the World

#101

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High Humen Development

Vanuatu

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Ranked in the World

#141

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Medium Human Development

Venezuela

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Ranked in the World

#119

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Medium Human Development

Vietnam

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Ranked in the World

#114

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High Humen Development

Yemen

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Ranked in the World

#182

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Low Human Development

Zambia

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Ranked in the World

#153

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Medium Human Development

Zimbabwe

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Ranked in the World

#146

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Medium Human Development

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.