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Interactive MapIntroductionHDI by CountryHDI RankingCountries with the Highest HDIHighest HDI by CountryCountry with the Highest HDIHuman Development Index by CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaComorosCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the CongoDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFederated States of MicronesiaFijiFinlandFranceGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinePanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeople's Republic of ChinaPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRepublic of MacedoniaRepublic of the CongoRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSan MarinoSão Tomé and PríncipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTajikistanTanzaniaThailandThe BahamasThe GambiaTogoTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabweFAQsWhat is HDI ? Which country has the highest HDI ? What are the top 10 countries with the highest HDI scores ?

Introduction

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a metric that attempts to measure and compare levels of human development between countries. It was created by the United Nations in 1990 as part of their development mission and has since become an important indicator for international organizations, governments, and non-governmental organizations in determining global welfare and economic growth. The index works by combining three key elements – life expectancy at birth, education level, and income per capita – into one single number. This number provides an easy way to compare different countries’ progress towards providing better living conditions for their citizens. HDI takes into account more than just basic financial performance; it looks at other factors like healthcare, political stability, gender equality, and access to resources as well. This makes it a more comprehensive approach to measuring a nation’s human development compared to traditional economic methods like GDP growth alone. As a result of its popularity and accuracy, the HDI has become a widely used tool for assessing relative progress towards achieving sustainable human development across the globe.

HDI by Country

#CountryHuman Development Index (2021)Percentage Change (vs. 2020)
1Switzerland0.960.63%
2Norway0.960.21%
3Iceland0.960.21%
4Hong Kong0.950.32%
5Australia0.950.42%
6Denmark0.950.11%
7Sweden0.950.53%
8Ireland0.950.21%
9Germany0.94-0.21%
10Netherlands0.940.21%
11Finland0.940.21%
12Liechtenstein0.940.75%
13Singapore0.940%
14Belgium0.940.97%
15New Zealand0.940.11%
16Canada0.940.54%
17Luxembourg0.930.65%
18United Kingdom0.930.54%
19Japan0.930.22%
20South Korea0.930.33%
21Israel0.920.44%
22United States of America0.920.11%
23Malta0.920.77%
24Slovenia0.920.55%
25Austria0.920.33%
26United Arab Emirates0.91-0.11%
27France0.910.78%
28Spain0.910.67%
29Cyprus0.90.22%
30Italy0.90.67%
31Estonia0.89-0.22%
32Czech Republic0.89-0.34%
33Greece0.890.11%
34Poland0.880%
35Bahrain0.88-0.23%
36Lithuania0.88-0.46%
37Saudi Arabia0.880.57%
38Portugal0.870.35%
39Latvia0.86-0.92%
40Andorra0.861.18%
41Croatia0.860.35%
42Chile0.860.35%
43Qatar0.860.12%
44Hungary0.850.47%
45San Marino0.850.95%
46Slovakia0.85-1.05%
47Argentina0.840.24%
48Kuwait0.842.07%
49Turkey0.840.6%
50Montenegro0.830.73%
51Brunei0.83-0.12%
52Russia0.82-0.96%
53Romania0.82-0.36%
54Oman0.82-1.33%
55The Bahamas0.81-0.37%
56Kazakhstan0.81-0.37%
57Trinidad and Tobago0.81-0.98%
58Costa Rica0.81-0.86%
59Uruguay0.81-1.46%
60Belarus0.810.12%
61Panama0.810.5%
62Malaysia0.8-0.37%
63Georgia0.80%
64Mauritius0.8-0.25%
65Serbia0.8-0.25%
66Thailand0.8-0.25%
67Albania0.80.25%
68Bulgaria0.8-0.87%
69Grenada0.80.38%
70Barbados0.790.25%
71Antigua and Barbuda0.790%
72Seychelles0.79-1.01%
73Sri Lanka0.780.26%
74Bosnia and Herzegovina0.78-0.13%
75Saint Kitts and Nevis0.78-0.26%
76Iran0.77-0.39%
77Ukraine0.77-0.26%
78Republic of Macedonia0.77-0.52%
79People's Republic of China0.770.52%
80Dominican Republic0.770.39%
81Moldova0.770.13%
82Palau0.77-0.78%
83Cuba0.76-2.18%
84Peru0.760%
85Armenia0.760.26%
86Mexico0.760.26%
87Brazil0.75-0.53%
88Colombia0.75-0.53%
89Saint Vincent and the Grenadines0.75-1.7%
90Maldives0.751.77%
91Algeria0.751.22%
92Azerbaijan0.752.05%
93Turkmenistan0.750.54%
94Ecuador0.741.23%
95Mongolia0.74-0.81%
96Egypt0.73-0.41%
97Tunisia0.73-0.81%
98Fiji0.73-0.95%
99Suriname0.73-1.75%
100Uzbekistan0.730.69%
101Dominica0.72-0.28%
102Jordan0.72-0.41%
103Libya0.722.13%
104Paraguay0.72-1.78%
105Palestine0.72-0.14%
106Saint Lucia0.72-1.11%
107Guyana0.71-0.97%
108South Africa0.71-1.93%
109Jamaica0.71-0.56%
110Gabon0.71-0.56%
111Lebanon0.71-2.75%
112Indonesia0.71-0.56%
113Vietnam0.7-0.99%
114Philippines0.7-1.55%
115Bolivia0.69-0.14%
116Botswana0.69-2.81%
117Kyrgyzstan0.690.44%
118Venezuela0.69-0.58%
119Iraq0.691.03%
120Tajikistan0.693.16%
121Belize0.68-1.01%
122Morocco0.680.59%
123El Salvador0.680.45%
124Nicaragua0.671.99%
125Bhutan0.67-0.3%
126Bangladesh0.660.92%
127Marshall Islands0.640%
128India0.63-1.4%
129Ghana0.630%
130Federated States of Micronesia0.63-0.16%
131Guatemala0.63-1.26%
132Honduras0.620%
133São Tomé and Príncipe0.62-0.16%
134Namibia0.62-2.84%
135East Timor0.61-1.14%
136Laos0.61-0.16%
137Vanuatu0.61-0.16%
138Nepal0.6-0.33%
139Eswatini0.6-2.13%
140Equatorial Guinea0.6-0.5%
141Cambodia0.59-0.5%
142Zimbabwe0.59-1.17%
143Angola0.59-0.68%
144Myanmar0.59-2.5%
145Kenya0.580.52%
146Syria0.580%
147Cameroon0.58-0.35%
148Republic of the Congo0.57-0.52%
149Zambia0.57-0.88%
150Solomon Islands0.56-0.18%
151Comoros0.56-0.71%
152Papua New Guinea0.56-0.36%
153Mauritania0.560%
154Ivory Coast0.55-0.18%
155Tanzania0.550.18%
156Pakistan0.540.18%
157Togo0.540.75%
158Haiti0.54-0.93%
159Nigeria0.540%
160Rwanda0.530.38%
161Benin0.530.19%
162Uganda0.530.19%
163Lesotho0.51-1.34%
164Malawi0.51-0.78%
165Senegal0.51-0.39%
166Djibouti0.51-0.2%
167Sudan0.51-0.39%
168Madagascar0.50%
169The Gambia0.5-0.2%
170Ethiopia0.50%
171Eritrea0.49-0.4%
172Guinea-Bissau0.480%
173Liberia0.480.21%
174Democratic Republic of the Congo0.480%
175Afghanistan0.48-1.04%
176Sierra Leone0.480.42%
177Guinea0.47-0.21%
178Yemen0.46-1.09%
179Burkina Faso0.450%
180Mozambique0.45-1.55%
181Mali0.430.23%
182Burundi0.430%
183Central African Republic0.4-0.74%
184Niger0.4-0.25%
185Chad0.39-0.76%
186South Sudan0.39-0.26%

HDI Ranking

The Human Development Index is a ranking system used by the United Nations to assess the well-being of countries and measure their progress in multiple dimensions. The rankings are based on various measurements such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), life expectancy at birth, education levels, poverty rates, and Gender Inequality Index (GII). Countries are ranked on a scale from 0 to 1 with 1 being the highest level of development. In 2021, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland all topped the HDI with a score of 0.96. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Chad and South Sudan have a score of 0.39, both ranking for the lowest level of human development in the world according to the UN’s report for 2021. Generally speaking, countries with higher HDI rankings tend to have better health care systems, higher educational attainment levels, lower poverty rates, greater gender equality and higher standards of living overall than those towards the bottom end of the list. This data can be used by governments around the world as an indication of where focus needs to be placed when it comes to providing quality living standards for their citizens as well as measuring their progress over time.

Countries with the Highest HDI

Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Hong Kong, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands are among the ten countries with the highest HDI scores in the world. Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland take the top three spots as the countries with the highest HDI scores, at 0.96. Hong Kong, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, and Ireland, all come next with HDI scores of 0.95. Finally, Germany and the Netherlands come in ninth and tenth position, with an HDI score of 0.94.

Highest HDI by Country

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

Country with the Highest HDI

Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland all three share the status of the country with the highest HDI score. All three of these countries have high levels of economic prosperity, health care access and educational attainment. Switzerland is widely known for having a strong economy driven by banking and finance services, as well as its robust welfare system that allows citizens to maintain their standard of living. Norway is one of the world’s wealthiest nations and has a very low unemployment rate due to its diverse economy based on oil production and export. Finally, Iceland also has a strong, diversified economy and is considered one of the most developed countries in Europe in terms of education, healthcare access and life expectancy.

Human Development Index by Country

Afghanistan

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0.48

↓ 1.04%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#175

The HDI of Afghanistan is 0.48, ranking the country one hundred and seventy-fifth in the world. This low HDI score reflects multiple shortcomings in human development, including limited access to healthcare, lack of educational opportunities for citizens, and widespread poverty. These factors have been exacerbated by decades of war and political instability, leading to social disruption and the large-scale displacement of people within the country.

Albania

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0.8

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Ranked in the World

#67

$6,110

Ranked in the World

#82

$6,494

Ranked in the World

#88

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0.87%

Ranked in the World

#93

The HDI of Albania is 0.8, ranking the country sixty-seventh in the world. This score reflects the country's advancements in areas including educational attainment, life expectancy, and standard of living. Albania has achieved steady improvements in HDI since 2000, and the government continues to prioritize investment in healthcare, education, and infrastructure to ensure further progress for its citizens.

Algeria

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0.75

↑ 1.22%

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Ranked in the World

#91

$3,660

Ranked in the World

#107

$3,765

Ranked in the World

#114

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0.32%

Ranked in the World

#110

The HDI of Algeria is 0.75, ranking the country ninety-first in the world. Algeria’s HDI score is a reflection of the country's overall quality of life and well-being and it indicates that there is room for improvement in areas such as healthcare, education, and income equality. In fact, despite advancements in recent years, Algeria continues to face challenges related to gender inequality and poverty rates among vulnerable communities.

Andorra

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0.86

↑ 1.18%

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Ranked in the World

#40

$43,048

Ranked in the World

#25

Angola

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0.59

↓ 0.68%

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Ranked in the World

#143

$1,770

Ranked in the World

#131

$2,138

Ranked in the World

#134

Extreme Poverty Rate

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51.4%

Ranked in the World

#13

Antigua and Barbuda

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0.79

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Ranked in the World

#71

$14,900

Ranked in the World

#48

$14,901

Ranked in the World

#54

Argentina

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0.84

↑ 0.24%

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Ranked in the World

#47

$10,050

Ranked in the World

#58

$10,729

Ranked in the World

#64

Extreme Poverty Rate

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1.46%

Ranked in the World

#80

The HDI of Argentina is 0.84, ranking the country forty-seventh in the world. This puts Argentina in the category of countries with very high human development and reflects factors such as life expectancy, educational attainment, and per capita income. The country also has a Gender Inequality Index score of 0.76, reflecting its commitment to closing the gender gap in areas such as reproductive health and empowerment.

Armenia

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0.76

↑ 0.26%

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Ranked in the World

#85

$4,560

Ranked in the World

#94

$4,670

Ranked in the World

#102

Extreme Poverty Rate

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1.08%

Ranked in the World

#86

The HDI of Armenia is 0.76, ranking the country eighty-fifth in the world. This is highly indicative of Armenia's commitment to improving the quality of life for its citizens. Investment in education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and infrastructure are all key components that have led to Armenia's successful score on the HDI. The country has taken steps to ensure that its citizens have access to basic services and resources necessary for a good quality of life. This includes initiatives like investing in modernized educational systems, providing access to healthcare and clean water resources, as well as promoting economic growth by encouraging businesses to invest in Armenian manufacturing industries.

Australia

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0.95

↑ 0.42%

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Ranked in the World

#5

$56,760

Ranked in the World

#11

$59,934

Ranked in the World

#12

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.5%

Ranked in the World

#105

The HDI of Australia is 0.95, ranking the country fifth in the world and highlighting its high levels of health, education, and economic well-being. This score also demonstrates Australia's success in providing its citizens with access to quality healthcare, educational resources, and opportunities for financial prosperity throughout their lives. It is worth noting that Australia's HDI has consistently been higher than the world average for decades, indicating that the nation has been able to maintain a high standard of living for its citizens over many years.

Austria

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0.92

↑ 0.33%

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Ranked in the World

#25

$52,210

Ranked in the World

#15

$53,268

Ranked in the World

#15

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.57%

Ranked in the World

#101

Azerbaijan

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0.75

↑ 2.05%

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Ranked in the World

#92

$4,880

Ranked in the World

#90

$5,384

Ranked in the World

#93

Bahrain

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0.88

↓ 0.23%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#35

$22,232

Ranked in the World

#41

Bangladesh

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0.66

↑ 0.92%

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Ranked in the World

#126

$2,620

Ranked in the World

#118

$2,503

Ranked in the World

#128

Extreme Poverty Rate

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6.62%

Ranked in the World

#56

Barbados

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0.79

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Ranked in the World

#70

$16,720

Ranked in the World

#43

$17,034

Ranked in the World

#49

Belarus

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0.81

↑ 0.12%

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Ranked in the World

#60

$6,950

Ranked in the World

#75

$7,304

Ranked in the World

#82

Belgium

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0.94

↑ 0.97%

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Ranked in the World

#14

$50,510

Ranked in the World

#17

$51,768

Ranked in the World

#17

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.08%

Ranked in the World

#135

The HDI of Belgium is 0.94, ranking the country fourteenth in the world. This places the country among some of the highest-ranking countries in terms of educational attainment, life expectancy at birth, and gross national income per capita and demonstrates the country’s capacity to provide quality healthcare, education, and other essential services necessary for human development.

Belize

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0.68

↓ 1.01%

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Ranked in the World

#121

$4,290

Ranked in the World

#98

$4,420

Ranked in the World

#105

Extreme Poverty Rate

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14.39%

Ranked in the World

#46

Benin

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0.53

↑ 0.19%

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Ranked in the World

#161

$1,370

Ranked in the World

#141

$1,428

Ranked in the World

#148

Extreme Poverty Rate

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43.38%

Ranked in the World

#18

Bhutan

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0.67

↓ 0.3%

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Ranked in the World

#125

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.66%

Ranked in the World

#99

Bolivia

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0.69

↓ 0.14%

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Ranked in the World

#115

$3,360

Ranked in the World

#113

$3,415

Ranked in the World

#120

Extreme Poverty Rate

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3.24%

Ranked in the World

#71

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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0.78

↓ 0.13%

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Ranked in the World

#74

$6,770

Ranked in the World

#77

$6,916

Ranked in the World

#85

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.06%

Ranked in the World

#137

Botswana

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0.69

↓ 2.81%

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Ranked in the World

#116

$6,940

Ranked in the World

#76

$7,348

Ranked in the World

#81

Extreme Poverty Rate

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13.09%

Ranked in the World

#50

The HDI of Botswana is 0.69, ranking the country one hundred and sixteenth in the world. This score places Botswana ahead of many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, however, it is still behind some of its neighbors such as South Africa which has a HDI of 0.71. Botswana has made significant progress since 1975 when its HDI was only 0.509, demonstrating significant improvement in life expectancy, access to education, and average income over the past 45 years.

Brazil

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0.75

↓ 0.53%

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Ranked in the World

#87

$7,720

Ranked in the World

#72

$7,519

Ranked in the World

#80

Extreme Poverty Rate

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4.61%

Ranked in the World

#61

Brunei

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0.83

↓ 0.12%

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Ranked in the World

#51

$31,723

Ranked in the World

#30

Bulgaria

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0.8

↓ 0.87%

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Ranked in the World

#68

$10,720

Ranked in the World

#57

$11,635

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#62

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.79%

Ranked in the World

#95

The HDI of Bulgaria is 0.80, ranking the country sixty-eighth in the world. This suggests that Bulgaria enjoys a relatively high standard of living with citizens who have access to a good education system and health services. In addition, the country has made impressive progress in recent years, having achieved a steady increase in its HDI scores since 1990. This is largely due to increased investment in human capital and poverty reduction measures which have enabled more Bulgarians to take advantage of educational opportunities and economic growth.

Burkina Faso

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0.45

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Ranked in the World

#179

Ranked in the World

#153

Ranked in the World

#158

Extreme Poverty Rate

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32.82%

Ranked in the World

#28

Burundi

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0.43

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Ranked in the World

#182

Ranked in the World

#169

Ranked in the World

#177

Extreme Poverty Rate

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79.53%

Ranked in the World

#2

Cambodia

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0.59

↓ 0.5%

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Ranked in the World

#141

$1,550

Ranked in the World

#135

$1,591

Ranked in the World

#144

Cameroon

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0.58

↓ 0.35%

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Ranked in the World

#147

$1,590

Ranked in the World

#134

$1,662

Ranked in the World

#142

Extreme Poverty Rate

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22.77%

Ranked in the World

#35

The HDI of Cameroon is 0.58, ranking the country one hundred and forty-seventh in the world. This score reflects a wide range of factors from life expectancy, to educational attainment and purchasing power parity. Despite its relatively low HDI rating, Cameroon has seen improvements in certain aspects of its human development over time such as increased access to primary and secondary education.

Canada

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0.94

↑ 0.54%

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Ranked in the World

#16

$48,310

Ranked in the World

#19

$52,051

Ranked in the World

#16

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.25%

Ranked in the World

#116

The HDI of Canada is 0.94, ranking the country sixteenth in the world. This places the country amongst the highest HDI ratings and is a positive indicator of the high quality of life, education, and healthcare opportunities afforded to citizens. The nation is particularly strong in terms of educational achievement and health outcomes, as measured by average life expectancy, expected years of schooling, and GNI per capita. Additionally, Canadian citizens have access to numerous resources that support well-being such as adequate housing and access to clean water and sanitation facilities.

Central African Republic

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0.4

↓ 0.74%

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Ranked in the World

#183

Ranked in the World

#164

Ranked in the World

#174

Extreme Poverty Rate

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70.76%

Ranked in the World

#5

Chad

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0.39

↓ 0.76%

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Ranked in the World

#185

Ranked in the World

#159

Ranked in the World

#166

Extreme Poverty Rate

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41.04%

Ranked in the World

#20

Chile

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0.86

↑ 0.35%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#42

$15,000

Ranked in the World

#47

$16,503

Ranked in the World

#51

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.28%

Ranked in the World

#112

Colombia

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0.75

↓ 0.53%

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Ranked in the World

#88

$6,160

Ranked in the World

#80

$6,131

Ranked in the World

#89

Extreme Poverty Rate

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4.94%

Ranked in the World

#59

The HDI of Colombia is 0.75, ranking the country eighty-eighth in the world. This score suggests that Colombians can access improved education and health standards, as well as a reasonable quality of life and adequate levels of economic growth and prosperity. Additionally, it indicates that Colombia has been able to develop its infrastructure and public services, allowing the country's citizens greater access to resources like healthcare, education, and personal safety.

Comoros

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0.56

↓ 0.71%

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Ranked in the World

#151

$1,460

Ranked in the World

#138

$1,495

Ranked in the World

#146

Extreme Poverty Rate

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18.32%

Ranked in the World

#42

Costa Rica

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0.81

↓ 0.86%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#58

$12,310

Ranked in the World

#52

$12,509

Ranked in the World

#59

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1.01%

Ranked in the World

#87

Croatia

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0.86

↑ 0.35%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#41

$17,150

Ranked in the World

#42

$17,399

Ranked in the World

#48

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.44%

Ranked in the World

#106

The HDI of Croatia is 0.86, ranking the country forty-first in the world, and has a strong ranking among nations in Europe and Central Asia. The HDI measures the nation’s well-being based on three critical factors: health, education, and standards of living. Croatia’s strong performance in all three areas is demonstrated by its long life expectancy at birth, high adult literacy rate, and Gross National Income per capita relative to other countries in Europe.

Cuba

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0.76

↓ 2.18%

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Ranked in the World

#83

The HDI of Cuba is 0.76, ranking the country eighty-third in the world. Cuba has made significant improvements in health and education over the past decade, with a life expectancy of 79 years and an average educational attainment level of 16 years. This indicates that the Cuban government has implemented effective strategies for health and education investments in recent years.

Cyprus

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0.9

↑ 0.22%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#29

$28,130

Ranked in the World

#29

$30,798

Ranked in the World

#31

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.02%

Ranked in the World

#142

Czech Republic

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0.89

↓ 0.34%

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Ranked in the World

#32

$24,070

Ranked in the World

#32

$26,378

Ranked in the World

#36

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.01%

Ranked in the World

#145

The HDI of the Czech Republic is 0.89, ranking the country thirty-second in the world. This score is a reflection of the nation's strong commitment to raising living standards by making investments in education, health care, and infrastructure. The Czech Republic has achieved significant progress in these areas since the fall of communism at the end of the Cold War when its HDI was only 0.71 in 1990. Over the last three decades, this has translated into longer life expectancy, increased educational attainment, and higher incomes for its citizens.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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0.48

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#174

Ranked in the World

#163

Ranked in the World

#171

Extreme Poverty Rate

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70.99%

Ranked in the World

#4

Denmark

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0.95

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Ranked in the World

#6

$68,110

Ranked in the World

#6

$67,803

Ranked in the World

#9

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.17%

Ranked in the World

#127

Djibouti

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0.51

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Ranked in the World

#166

$3,300

Ranked in the World

#115

$3,364

Ranked in the World

#121

Extreme Poverty Rate

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14.27%

Ranked in the World

#47

Dominica

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0.72

↓ 0.28%

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Ranked in the World

#101

$7,760

Ranked in the World

#71

$7,560

Ranked in the World

#79

Dominican Republic

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0.77

↑ 0.39%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#80

$8,220

Ranked in the World

#69

$8,604

Ranked in the World

#75

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.57%

Ranked in the World

#102

East Timor

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0.61

↓ 1.14%

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Ranked in the World

#135

$1,940

Ranked in the World

#130

$1,458

Ranked in the World

#147

Extreme Poverty Rate

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21.03%

Ranked in the World

#38

Ecuador

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0.74

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Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#94

$5,930

Ranked in the World

#83

$5,935

Ranked in the World

#91

Extreme Poverty Rate

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3.58%

Ranked in the World

#67

Egypt

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0.73

↓ 0.41%

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Ranked in the World

#96

$3,510

Ranked in the World

#111

$3,876

Ranked in the World

#112

Extreme Poverty Rate

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4.07%

Ranked in the World

#64

El Salvador

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0.68

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Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#123

$4,140

Ranked in the World

#100

$4,409

Ranked in the World

#106

Extreme Poverty Rate

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1.25%

Ranked in the World

#84

Equatorial Guinea

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0.6

↓ 0.5%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#140

$5,810

Ranked in the World

#84

$8,462

Ranked in the World

#76

Eritrea

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0.49

↓ 0.4%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#171

Estonia

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0.89

↓ 0.22%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#31

$25,970

Ranked in the World

#31

$27,281

Ranked in the World

#35

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.23%

Ranked in the World

#121

Eswatini

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0.6

↓ 2.13%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#139

$3,680

Ranked in the World

#106

$4,215

Ranked in the World

#109

Extreme Poverty Rate

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27.53%

Ranked in the World

#31

Ethiopia

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0.5

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Ranked in the World

#170

Ranked in the World

#151

Ranked in the World

#157

Extreme Poverty Rate

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19.54%

Ranked in the World

#41

The HDI of Ethiopia is 0.50, ranking the country one hundred and seventieth in the world. This HDI score indicates that Ethiopia is facing significant challenges in terms of socioeconomic development, healthcare provision, and educational opportunities. Moreover, Ethiopia has witnessed minimal improvement in its HDI score since 1990 due to high levels of poverty and inequality. The UNDP has called for greater investments in public services such as education and healthcare to help improve Ethiopia's HDI and overall human development.

Federated States of Micronesia

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0.63

↓ 0.16%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#130

$3,880

Ranked in the World

#103

$3,477

Ranked in the World

#119

Extreme Poverty Rate

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15.39%

Ranked in the World

#44

Fiji

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0.73

↓ 0.95%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#98

$4,860

Ranked in the World

#91

$5,086

Ranked in the World

#95

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.21%

Ranked in the World

#124

Finland

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0.94

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Ranked in the World

#11

$53,660

Ranked in the World

#14

$53,983

Ranked in the World

#14

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.06%

Ranked in the World

#138

The HDI of Finland is 0.94, ranking the country eleventh in the world. Finland has been consistently ranked as one of the highest Human Development Index countries in the world, putting Finland far ahead of many other nations around the world, with higher access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for its citizens. The Finnish population has placed itself among the world’s most highly developed nations with a high life expectancy rate and improved well-being for all.

France

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0.91

↑ 0.78%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#27

$43,880

Ranked in the World

#22

$43,519

Ranked in the World

#24

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.02%

Ranked in the World

#143

The HDI of France is 0.91, ranking the country twenty-seventh in the world. This score indicates that France has achieved a high level of human development and well-being, with access to quality education, health care, employment opportunities, and other important resources. The HDI score also demonstrates that citizens of France have a greater life expectancy than those in many other countries, as well as a higher average income and fewer children living in poverty.

Gabon

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0.71

↓ 0.56%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#110

$7,100

Ranked in the World

#74

$8,017

Ranked in the World

#77

Extreme Poverty Rate

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3.42%

Ranked in the World

#69

Georgia

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0.8

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#63

$4,740

Ranked in the World

#93

$5,042

Ranked in the World

#97

Extreme Poverty Rate

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3.78%

Ranked in the World

#66

Germany

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0.94

↓ 0.21%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#9

$51,040

Ranked in the World

#16

$50,802

Ranked in the World

#19

The HDI of Germany is 0.94, ranking the country ninth in the world. This score is determined by looking at critical indicators such as expected years of schooling, mean years of schooling, life expectancy, and GNI per capita. These factors combined allow for a comprehensive look at Germany's educational attainment, health standards, and economic well-being. In addition to these positive results, Germany has also seen significant improvements over the years; in fact, since 2000 its HDI score has risen dramatically from 0.896 to 0.94, a testament to its commitment to providing high-quality education and healthcare systems to its citizens.

Ghana

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0.63

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#129

$2,360

Ranked in the World

#122

$2,445

Ranked in the World

#130

Extreme Poverty Rate

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10.7%

Ranked in the World

#51

The HDI of Ghana is 0.63, ranking the country one hundred and twenty-ninth in the world. Ghana has been steadily increasing its HDI score over the years, rising from 0.45 in 2000. This places Ghana as one of the most improved countries when it comes to Human Development Index, however, the country still remains amongst the middle-low HDI countries. The government has made considerable efforts to improve the country's human development through investment in healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects; which have so far resulted in an increase in life expectancy at birth from 60 years in 2000 to 67.8 years in 2021.

Greece

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0.89

↑ 0.11%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#33

$20,140

Ranked in the World

#37

$20,277

Ranked in the World

#44

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.14%

Ranked in the World

#129

The HDI of Greece is 0.89, ranking the country thirty-third in the world. This places Greece among the nations with high human development and indicates that Greece's citizens enjoy a good quality of life, with access to decent healthcare, education, and other social services. Between 2010 and 2020 Greece's HDI score improved gradually, indicating steady progress in terms of economic stability, healthcare provision, and educational opportunities for its citizens.

Grenada

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0.8

↑ 0.38%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#69

$9,630

Ranked in the World

#61

$9,929

Ranked in the World

#66

Guatemala

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0.63

↓ 1.26%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#131

$4,940

Ranked in the World

#89

$5,026

Ranked in the World

#98

Extreme Poverty Rate

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6.64%

Ranked in the World

#55

Guinea

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0.47

↓ 0.21%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#177

$1,010

Ranked in the World

#149

$1,174

Ranked in the World

#152

Extreme Poverty Rate

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21.26%

Ranked in the World

#37

Guinea-Bissau

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0.48

- 0%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#172

Ranked in the World

#157

Ranked in the World

#164

Extreme Poverty Rate

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62.65%

Ranked in the World

#8

Guyana

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0.71

↓ 0.97%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#107

$9,380

Ranked in the World

#62

$9,375

Ranked in the World

#70

Extreme Poverty Rate

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6.01%

Ranked in the World

#57

Haiti

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0.54

↓ 0.93%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#158

$1,420

Ranked in the World

#139

$1,815

Ranked in the World

#139

Extreme Poverty Rate

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20.33%

Ranked in the World

#39

Honduras

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0.62

- 0%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#132

$2,540

Ranked in the World

#119

$2,831

Ranked in the World

#124

Extreme Poverty Rate

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14.78%

Ranked in the World

#45

Hong Kong

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0.95

↑ 0.32%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#4

$54,450

Ranked in the World

#13

$49,661

Ranked in the World

#20

Hungary

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0.85

↑ 0.47%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#44

$17,740

Ranked in the World

#41

$18,773

Ranked in the World

#45

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.21%

Ranked in the World

#125

The HDI of Hungary is 0.85, ranking the country forty-fourth in the world. Hungary's HDI score demonstrates strong performance in areas such as health and education. The country's life expectancy at birth is at 76.5 years, while its mean years of schooling is estimated to be 12.2 years. In addition, Hungary's GNI per capita stands at $17,740; showing that citizens have access to a comfortable standard of living and encouraging economic growth within the nation.

Iceland

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0.96

↑ 0.21%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#3

$64,410

Ranked in the World

#7

$68,384

Ranked in the World

#8

India

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0.63

↓ 1.4%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#128

$2,170

Ranked in the World

#125

$2,277

Ranked in the World

#132

Indonesia

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0.71

↓ 0.56%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#112

$4,140

Ranked in the World

#101

$4,292

Ranked in the World

#108

Extreme Poverty Rate

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2.88%

Ranked in the World

#72

Iran

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0.77

↓ 0.39%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#76

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.74%

Ranked in the World

#96

Iraq

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0.69

↑ 1.03%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#119

$5,040

Ranked in the World

#88

$5,048

Ranked in the World

#96

Extreme Poverty Rate

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1.26%

Ranked in the World

#83

Ireland

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0.95

↑ 0.21%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#8

$74,520

Ranked in the World

#4

$99,152

Ranked in the World

#3

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.24%

Ranked in the World

#118

Israel

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0.92

↑ 0.44%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#21

$49,560

Ranked in the World

#18

$51,430

Ranked in the World

#18

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.24%

Ranked in the World

#119

Italy

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0.9

↑ 0.67%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#30

$35,710

Ranked in the World

#24

$35,551

Ranked in the World

#27

Extreme Poverty Rate

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1.39%

Ranked in the World

#81

The HDI of Italy is 0.90, ranking the country thirtieth in the world. This score is an indication of the country’s high standard of living, as it is a composite measure that takes into account key elements such as life expectancy, education levels, and per capita income. Italy has achieved remarkable progress in human development, largely due to its commitment to providing citizens with access to education and healthcare resources leading to a longer average lifespan and better overall health outcomes. Additionally, investment programs implemented by the Italian government have led to a rise in GDP per capita which further contributes to its high HDI score.

Ivory Coast

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0.55

↓ 0.18%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#154

$2,450

Ranked in the World

#121

$2,579

Ranked in the World

#126

Extreme Poverty Rate

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22.06%

Ranked in the World

#36

Jamaica

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0.71

↓ 0.56%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#109

$4,800

Ranked in the World

#92

$4,587

Ranked in the World

#103

Extreme Poverty Rate

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1.8%

Ranked in the World

#77

Japan

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0.93

↑ 0.22%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#19

$42,620

Ranked in the World

#23

$39,285

Ranked in the World

#26

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.73%

Ranked in the World

#97

The HDI of Japan is 0.93, ranking the country nineteenth in the world. Compared to other countries in Asia, Japan has a higher HDI score that reflects its strong economy, robust healthcare system, and world-class educational institutions. The country has prioritized social development initiatives such as investing in public infrastructure and improving access to resources for vulnerable populations, which have helped drive up its already high HDI ranking even further.

Jordan

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0.72

↓ 0.41%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#102

$4,480

Ranked in the World

#96

$4,406

Ranked in the World

#107

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.1%

Ranked in the World

#131

Kazakhstan

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0.81

↓ 0.37%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#56

$8,720

Ranked in the World

#65

$10,041

Ranked in the World

#65

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.01%

Ranked in the World

#146

Kenya

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0.58

↑ 0.52%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#145

$2,010

Ranked in the World

#127

$2,007

Ranked in the World

#137

Extreme Poverty Rate

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31.25%

Ranked in the World

#29

Kuwait

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0.84

↑ 2.07%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#48

Kyrgyzstan

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0.69

↑ 0.44%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#117

$1,180

Ranked in the World

#144

$1,276

Ranked in the World

#149

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.56%

Ranked in the World

#104

Laos

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0.61

↓ 0.16%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#136

$2,520

Ranked in the World

#120

$2,551

Ranked in the World

#127

Extreme Poverty Rate

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9.35%

Ranked in the World

#53

Latvia

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0.86

↓ 0.92%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#39

$19,370

Ranked in the World

#39

$20,642

Ranked in the World

#43

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.34%

Ranked in the World

#109

Lebanon

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0.71

↓ 2.75%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#111

$3,450

Ranked in the World

#112

$2,670

Ranked in the World

#125

Lesotho

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0.51

↓ 1.34%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#163

$1,270

Ranked in the World

#142

$1,166

Ranked in the World

#153

Extreme Poverty Rate

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28.5%

Ranked in the World

#30

Liberia

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0.48

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Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#173

Ranked in the World

#161

Ranked in the World

#168

Extreme Poverty Rate

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48.17%

Ranked in the World

#15

Libya

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0.72

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Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#103

$8,430

Ranked in the World

#67

$6,018

Ranked in the World

#90

Liechtenstein

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0.94

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Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#12

Lithuania

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0.88

↓ 0.46%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#36

$21,610

Ranked in the World

#35

$23,433

Ranked in the World

#40

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.9%

Ranked in the World

#90

Luxembourg

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0.93

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Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#17

$135,683

Ranked in the World

#1

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.28%

Ranked in the World

#113

Madagascar

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0.5

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Ranked in the World

#168

Ranked in the World

#166

Ranked in the World

#173

Extreme Poverty Rate

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76.55%

Ranked in the World

#3

Malawi

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0.51

↓ 0.78%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#164

Ranked in the World

#160

Ranked in the World

#169

Extreme Poverty Rate

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67.55%

Ranked in the World

#7

Malaysia

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0.8

↓ 0.37%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#62

$10,930

Ranked in the World

#55

$11,371

Ranked in the World

#63

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.01%

Ranked in the World

#147

The HDI of Malaysia is 0.80, ranking the country sixty-second in the world. The nation’s score reflects the economic and social progress made over the past several decades, which is evidenced by improved life expectancy, increased school enrolment, better access to healthcare services, higher incomes, and many other indicators of human development. Malaysia has therefore achieved significant development in terms of its citizens’ health and education, as well as overall standards of living.

Maldives

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0.75

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Ranked in the World

#90

$8,400

Ranked in the World

#68

$8,995

Ranked in the World

#73

Mali

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0.43

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Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#181

Ranked in the World

#152

Ranked in the World

#159

Extreme Poverty Rate

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42.26%

Ranked in the World

#19

The HDI of Mali is 0.43, ranking the country one hundred and eighty-first in the world. This score reflects the country's lack of access to basic services such as healthcare and education and demonstrates poor living conditions for a significant portion of the population. The current HDI also points to a high rate of poverty in Mali, with approximately 44% of people living on less than $1.90 per day.

Malta

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0.92

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Ranked in the World

#23

$30,560

Ranked in the World

#26

$33,257

Ranked in the World

#29

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.1%

Ranked in the World

#132

Marshall Islands

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0.64

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Ranked in the World

#127

$5,050

Ranked in the World

#87

$4,171

Ranked in the World

#110

Mauritania

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0.56

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#153

$1,730

Ranked in the World

#132

$1,723

Ranked in the World

#141

Extreme Poverty Rate

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5.35%

Ranked in the World

#58

Mauritius

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0.8

↓ 0.25%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#64

$10,860

Ranked in the World

#56

$8,812

Ranked in the World

#74

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.13%

Ranked in the World

#130

Mexico

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0.76

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Ranked in the World

#86

$9,380

Ranked in the World

#63

$9,926

Ranked in the World

#67

Extreme Poverty Rate

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1.74%

Ranked in the World

#79

The HDI of Mexico is 0.76, ranking the country eighty-sixth in the world. This score is an indication of the country’s high standard of living and demonstrates an improvement over recent years as its HDI value has increased substantially since 1990.

Moldova

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0.77

↑ 0.13%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#81

$5,460

Ranked in the World

#85

$5,315

Ranked in the World

#94

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0.02%

Ranked in the World

#144

Mongolia

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0.74

↓ 0.81%

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Ranked in the World

#95

$3,760

Ranked in the World

#105

$4,535

Ranked in the World

#104

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.24%

Ranked in the World

#120

Montenegro

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0.83

↑ 0.73%

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Ranked in the World

#50

$9,300

Ranked in the World

#64

$9,367

Ranked in the World

#71

Extreme Poverty Rate

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2.19%

Ranked in the World

#74

Morocco

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0.68

↑ 0.59%

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Ranked in the World

#122

$3,350

Ranked in the World

#114

$3,497

Ranked in the World

#118

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.6%

Ranked in the World

#100

Mozambique

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0.45

↓ 1.55%

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Ranked in the World

#180

Ranked in the World

#167

Ranked in the World

#175

Extreme Poverty Rate

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62.29%

Ranked in the World

#9

Myanmar

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0.59

↓ 2.5%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#144

$1,140

Ranked in the World

#146

$1,187

Ranked in the World

#151

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.87%

Ranked in the World

#94

Namibia

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0.62

↓ 2.84%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#134

$4,550

Ranked in the World

#95

$4,729

Ranked in the World

#101

Extreme Poverty Rate

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15.95%

Ranked in the World

#43

Nepal

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0.6

↓ 0.33%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#138

$1,230

Ranked in the World

#143

$1,223

Ranked in the World

#150

Extreme Poverty Rate

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4.78%

Ranked in the World

#60

Netherlands

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0.94

↑ 0.21%

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Ranked in the World

#10

$56,370

Ranked in the World

#12

$58,061

Ranked in the World

#13

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.1%

Ranked in the World

#133

The HDI of the Netherlands is 0.94, ranking the country tenth in the world. The high HDI score reflects the country's commitment to providing its citizens with access to quality education, healthcare, and an improved standard of living. The Netherlands has achieved this through investment in education infrastructure and programs in addition to social safety nets, such as health insurance for all citizens. Additionally, the Dutch government has instituted policies that support economic growth and job creation, thus promoting equality among its citizens and leading to a higher HDI ranking.

New Zealand

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0.94

↑ 0.11%

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Ranked in the World

#15

$45,340

Ranked in the World

#21

$48,802

Ranked in the World

#21

Nicaragua

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0.67

↑ 1.99%

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Ranked in the World

#124

$2,010

Ranked in the World

#128

$2,091

Ranked in the World

#135

Extreme Poverty Rate

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3.45%

Ranked in the World

#68

Niger

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0.4

↓ 0.25%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#184

Ranked in the World

#162

Ranked in the World

#170

Extreme Poverty Rate

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39.29%

Ranked in the World

#23

Nigeria

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0.54

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#159

$2,100

Ranked in the World

#126

$2,085

Ranked in the World

#136

Extreme Poverty Rate

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39.2%

Ranked in the World

#24

Norway

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0.96

↑ 0.21%

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Ranked in the World

#2

$84,090

Ranked in the World

#3

$89,203

Ranked in the World

#5

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.25%

Ranked in the World

#117

The HDI of Norway is 0.96, ranking the country second in the world. Norway's HDI score is based on four components: health, education, economic standards of living, and life expectancy; all of which are well above average for a nation. As a result, Norway has achieved high levels of human development and welfare, with citizens enjoying an excellent quality of life.

Oman

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0.82

↓ 1.33%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#54

$16,439

Ranked in the World

#52

Pakistan

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0.54

↑ 0.18%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#156

$1,500

Ranked in the World

#137

$1,538

Ranked in the World

#145

Extreme Poverty Rate

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4.29%

Ranked in the World

#63

Palau

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0.77

↓ 0.78%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#82

Palestine

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0.72

↓ 0.14%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#105

$4,220

Ranked in the World

#99

$3,664

Ranked in the World

#116

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.89%

Ranked in the World

#91

Panama

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0.81

↑ 0.5%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#61

$14,010

Ranked in the World

#50

$14,516

Ranked in the World

#56

Extreme Poverty Rate

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1.22%

Ranked in the World

#85

Papua New Guinea

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0.56

↓ 0.36%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#152

$2,790

Ranked in the World

#117

$2,916

Ranked in the World

#123

Extreme Poverty Rate

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26.18%

Ranked in the World

#33

Paraguay

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0.72

↓ 1.78%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#104

$5,340

Ranked in the World

#86

$5,400

Ranked in the World

#92

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.95%

Ranked in the World

#89

People's Republic of China

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0.77

↑ 0.52%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#79

$11,890

Ranked in the World

#53

$12,556

Ranked in the World

#58

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.2%

Ranked in the World

#126

The HDI of China is 0.77, ranking the country seventy-ninth in the world. This overall HDI score implies that China has achieved medium levels of human development, with a life expectancy of 77 years, expected years of schooling at 14.2 years, and a GNI per capita of $11,890. In comparison to other countries in its region, China possesses relatively better human development outcomes. This can be largely attributed to significant investments by the Chinese government in building infrastructure and providing healthcare access to citizens over the past decades.

Peru

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0.76

- 0%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#84

$6,520

Ranked in the World

#78

$6,692

Ranked in the World

#87

Extreme Poverty Rate

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2.19%

Ranked in the World

#75

Philippines

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0.7

↓ 1.55%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#114

$3,640

Ranked in the World

#108

$3,549

Ranked in the World

#117

Extreme Poverty Rate

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3.81%

Ranked in the World

#65

Poland

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0.88

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#34

$16,670

Ranked in the World

#44

$17,841

Ranked in the World

#47

The HDI of Poland is 0.88, ranking the country thirty-fourth in the world. This score indicates that Poland is making significant strides in terms of its human development, as evidenced by several key indicators such as life expectancy, education levels, and standard of living. For example, life expectancy in Poland is currently around 76 years, with a relatively high level of access to quality education across all levels and a steady increase in GDP per capita in recent years.

Portugal

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0.87

↑ 0.35%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#38

$23,730

Ranked in the World

#33

$24,262

Ranked in the World

#37

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.27%

Ranked in the World

#115

Qatar

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0.86

↑ 0.12%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#43

$57,120

Ranked in the World

#10

$61,276

Ranked in the World

#10

Republic of Macedonia

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0.77

↓ 0.52%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#78

$6,130

Ranked in the World

#81

$6,721

Ranked in the World

#86

Extreme Poverty Rate

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3.32%

Ranked in the World

#70

Republic of the Congo

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0.57

↓ 0.52%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#148

$1,630

Ranked in the World

#133

$2,214

Ranked in the World

#133

Extreme Poverty Rate

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55.65%

Ranked in the World

#11

Romania

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0.82

↓ 0.36%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#53

$14,170

Ranked in the World

#49

$14,862

Ranked in the World

#55

Extreme Poverty Rate

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2%

Ranked in the World

#76

The HDI of Romania is 0.82, ranking the country fifty-third in the world. This high HDI is largely attributed to Romania's investments in education, health care, and other social services, as well as its diverse economy which includes a thriving agricultural sector, manufacturing industry, and service sector. Furthermore, the government has made some strides in improving access to basic goods and services for citizens living at or below the poverty line. This contributed to the improvement of Romania's HDI score and the overall quality of life of its people.

Russia

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0.82

↓ 0.96%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#52

$11,600

Ranked in the World

#54

$12,173

Ranked in the World

#61

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.03%

Ranked in the World

#140

The HDI of Russia is 0.82, ranking the country fifty-second in the world. This puts Russia into the “very high” development category, demonstrating its overall economic and social progress. Additionally, Russia has witnessed a steady increase in their HDI since 2000, with a 10% improvement in their score over the past 20 years due to initiatives such as increased access to education and improved healthcare. As a result of these initiatives, Russia has seen improvements in both their average life expectancy and literacy rates.

Rwanda

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0.53

↑ 0.38%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#160

Ranked in the World

#154

Ranked in the World

#163

Extreme Poverty Rate

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48.97%

Ranked in the World

#14

Saint Kitts and Nevis

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0.78

↓ 0.26%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#75

$18,560

Ranked in the World

#40

$18,230

Ranked in the World

#46

Saint Lucia

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0.72

↓ 1.11%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#106

$9,680

Ranked in the World

#60

$9,571

Ranked in the World

#69

Extreme Poverty Rate

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4.37%

Ranked in the World

#62

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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0.75

↓ 1.7%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#89

$8,100

Ranked in the World

#70

$7,997

Ranked in the World

#78

San Marino

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0.85

↑ 0.95%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#45

São Tomé and Príncipe

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0.62

↓ 0.16%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#133

$2,280

Ranked in the World

#124

$2,449

Ranked in the World

#129

Extreme Poverty Rate

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35.45%

Ranked in the World

#26

Saudi Arabia

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0.88

↑ 0.57%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#37

$23,586

Ranked in the World

#39

Senegal

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0.51

↓ 0.39%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#165

$1,540

Ranked in the World

#136

$1,606

Ranked in the World

#143

Extreme Poverty Rate

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27.5%

Ranked in the World

#32

Serbia

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0.8

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Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#65

$8,440

Ranked in the World

#66

$9,215

Ranked in the World

#72

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.04%

Ranked in the World

#139

Seychelles

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0.79

↓ 1.01%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#72

$13,260

Ranked in the World

#51

$13,307

Ranked in the World

#57

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.4%

Ranked in the World

#107

Sierra Leone

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0.48

↑ 0.42%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#176

Ranked in the World

#165

Ranked in the World

#172

Extreme Poverty Rate

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40.06%

Ranked in the World

#21

Singapore

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0.94

- 0%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#13

$64,010

Ranked in the World

#8

$72,794

Ranked in the World

#6

Slovakia

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0.85

↓ 1.05%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#46

$20,250

Ranked in the World

#36

$21,088

Ranked in the World

#42

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.17%

Ranked in the World

#128

Slovenia

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0.92

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Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#24

$28,240

Ranked in the World

#28

$29,201

Ranked in the World

#33

The HDI of Slovenia is 0.92, ranking the country twenty-fourth in the world. Slovenia’s score indicated a very high level of development and great access to resources and services. The life expectancy for Slovenians is 81 years, significantly higher than the global average of 72 years, while mean years of schooling is 11.2 and expected years of schooling 12.5 - both numbers indicate that education is readily available for citizens and highly valued by the state. Additionally, GNI per capita stands at $28,240 which highlights Slovenia's economic success and wealth relative to other nations.

Solomon Islands

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0.56

↓ 0.18%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#150

$2,300

Ranked in the World

#123

$2,337

Ranked in the World

#131

Extreme Poverty Rate

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22.94%

Ranked in the World

#34

South Africa

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0.71

↓ 1.93%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#108

$6,440

Ranked in the World

#79

$6,994

Ranked in the World

#84

Extreme Poverty Rate

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19.67%

Ranked in the World

#40

South Korea

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0.93

↑ 0.33%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#20

$34,980

Ranked in the World

#25

$34,758

Ranked in the World

#28

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.23%

Ranked in the World

#122

The HDI of South Korea is 0.93, ranking the country twentieth in the world. This score is a testament to the country’s commitment to providing its citizens with access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. South Korea’s high HDI score can be attributed to its strong economic performance, which has resulted in low levels of inequality and poverty. The country has also made considerable progress towards reducing gender inequality, with an increasing female labor force participation rate and higher wages for women.

South Sudan

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0.39

↓ 0.26%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#186

Extreme Poverty Rate

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80.71%

Ranked in the World

#1

Spain

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0.91

↑ 0.67%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#28

$29,740

Ranked in the World

#27

$30,116

Ranked in the World

#32

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.88%

Ranked in the World

#92

Sri Lanka

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0.78

↑ 0.26%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#73

$3,820

Ranked in the World

#104

$3,815

Ranked in the World

#113

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.57%

Ranked in the World

#103

Sudan

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0.51

↓ 0.39%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#167

Ranked in the World

#158

Ranked in the World

#165

Extreme Poverty Rate

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13.62%

Ranked in the World

#49

Suriname

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0.73

↓ 1.75%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#99

$4,440

Ranked in the World

#97

$4,836

Ranked in the World

#99

Sweden

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0.95

↑ 0.53%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#7

$58,890

Ranked in the World

#9

$60,239

Ranked in the World

#11

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.69%

Ranked in the World

#98

Switzerland

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0.96

↑ 0.63%

Vs 2020

Ranked in the World

#1

$90,360

Ranked in the World

#2

$93,457

Ranked in the World

#4

Extreme Poverty Rate

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0.03%

Ranked in the World

#141