HDI By Country 2024

Human Development Index

1.	Switzerland	0.962
2.	Norway	0.961
3.	Iceland	0.959
4.	Hong Kong	0.952
5.	Australia	0.951
6.	Denmark	0.948
7.	Sweden	0.947
8.	Ireland	0.945
9.	Germany	0.942
10.	Netherlands	0.941
11.	Finland	0.940
12.	Singapore	0.939
13.	Belgium	0.937
14.	New Zealand	0.937
15.	Canada	0.936
16.	Liechtenstein	0.935
17.	Luxembourg	0.930
18.	United Kingdom	0.929
19.	Japan	0.925
20.	South Korea	0.925
21.	United States	0.921
22.	Israel	0.919
23.	Slovenia	0.918
24.	Malta	0.918
25.	Austria	0.916
26.	United Arab Emirates	0.911
27.	Spain	0.905
28.	France	0.903
29.	Cyprus	0.896
30.	Italy	0.895
31.	Estonia	0.890
32.	Czech Republic	0.889
33.	Greece	0.887
34.	Poland	0.876
35.	Saudi Arabia	0.875
36.	Lithuania	0.875
37.	Bahrain	0.875
38.	Portugal	0.866
39.	Latvia	0.863
40.	Croatia	0.858
41.	Andorra	0.858
42.	Chile	0.855
43.	Qatar	0.855
44.	San Marino	0.853
45.	Slovakia	0.848
46.	Hungary	0.846
47.	Argentina	0.842
48.	Turkey	0.838
49.	Montenegro	0.832
50.	Kuwait	0.831
51.	Russia	0.829
52.	Brunei	0.829
53.	Romania	0.821
54.	Oman	0.816
55.	Bahamas	0.812
56.	Kazakhstan	0.811
57.	Trinidad and Tobago	0.810
58.	Costa Rica	0.809
59.	Uruguay	0.809
60.	Belarus	0.808
61.	Panama	0.805
62.	Malaysia	0.803
63.	Serbia	0.802
64.	Georgia	0.802
65.	Mauritius	0.802
66.	Thailand	0.800
67.	Albania	0.796
68.	Bulgaria	0.795
69.	Grenada	0.795
70.	Barbados	0.790
71.	Antigua and Barbuda	0.788
72.	Seychelles	0.785
73.	Sri Lanka	0.782
74.	Bosnia and Herzegovina	0.780
75.	Saint Kitts and Nevis	0.777
76.	Iran	0.774
77.	Ukraine	0.773
78.	North Macedonia	0.770
79.	China	0.768
80.	Dominican Republic	0.767
81.	Moldova	0.767
82.	Palau	0.767
83.	Cuba	0.764
84.	Peru	0.762
85.	Armenia	0.759
86.	Mexico	0.758
87.	Brazil	0.754
88.	Colombia	0.752
89.	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	0.751
90.	Maldives	0.747
91.	Algeria	0.745
92.	Azerbaijan	0.745
93.	Turkmenistan	0.745
94.	Tonga	0.745
95.	Ecuador	0.740
96.	Mongolia	0.739
97.	Egypt	0.731
98.	Tunisia	0.731
99.	Fiji	0.730
100.	Suriname	0.730
101.	Uzbekistan	0.727
102.	Jordan	0.720
103.	Dominica	0.720
104.	Libya	0.718
105.	Paraguay	0.717
106.	Palestine	0.715
107.	Saint Lucia	0.715
108.	Guyana	0.714
109.	South Africa	0.713
110.	Jamaica	0.709
111.	Samoa	0.707
112.	Lebanon	0.706
113.	Gabon	0.706
114.	Indonesia	0.705
115.	Vietnam	0.703
116.	Philippines	0.699
117.	Botswana	0.693
118.	Bolivia	0.692
119.	Kyrgyzstan	0.692
120.	Venezuela	0.691
121.	Iraq	0.686
122.	Tajikistan	0.685
123.	Morocco	0.683
124.	Belize	0.683
125.	El Salvador	0.675
126.	Nicaragua	0.667
127.	Bhutan	0.666
128.	Cape Verde	0.662
129.	Bangladesh	0.661
130.	Tuvalu	0.641
131.	Marshall Islands	0.639
132.	India	0.633
133.	Ghana	0.632
134.	Micronesia	0.628
135.	Guatemala	0.627
136.	Kiribati	0.624
137.	Honduras	0.621
138.	Sao Tome and Principe	0.618
139.	Namibia	0.615
140.	Laos	0.607
141.	Timor Leste	0.607
142.	Vanuatu	0.607
143.	Nepal	0.602
144.	Eswatini	0.597
145.	Equatorial Guinea	0.596
146.	Cambodia	0.593
147.	Zimbabwe	0.593
148.	Angola	0.586
149.	Myanmar	0.585
150.	Syria	0.577
151.	Cameroon	0.576
152.	Kenya	0.575
153.	Republic of the Congo	0.571
154.	Zambia	0.565
155.	Solomon Islands	0.564
156.	Papua New Guinea	0.558
157.	Comoros	0.558
158.	Mauritania	0.556
159.	Ivory Coast	0.550
160.	Tanzania	0.549
161.	Pakistan	0.544
162.	Togo	0.539
163.	Nigeria	0.535
164.	Haiti	0.535
165.	Rwanda	0.534
166.	Uganda	0.525
167.	Benin	0.525
168.	Lesotho	0.514
169.	Malawi	0.512
170.	Senegal	0.511
171.	Djibouti	0.509
172.	Sudan	0.508
173.	Madagascar	0.501
174.	Gambia	0.500
175.	Ethiopia	0.498
176.	Eritrea	0.492
177.	Guinea Bissau	0.483
178.	Liberia	0.481
179.	DR Congo	0.479
180.	Afghanistan	0.478
181.	Sierra Leone	0.477
182.	Guinea	0.465
183.	Yemen	0.455
184.	Burkina Faso	0.449
185.	Mozambique	0.446
186.	Mali	0.428
187.	Burundi	0.426
188.	Central African Republic	0.404
189.	Niger	0.400
190.	Chad	0.394
191.	South Sudan	0.385

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Global Insights on Human Development

Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistical measure that quantifies a country's overall achievements in its social and economic dimensions. The measure serves as a reliable benchmark to assess developments in health, education, and economic standard of living over time, across regions, and in comparison to other nations. Notably, the HDI is constantly fluctuating, revealing a dynamic global landscape of development. However, the inevitability of change doesn't dilute the importance of longitudinal and cross-sectional analyses. The United States records an HDI of 0.921 as per recent data, which signifies a high level of human development. While this is a respectable score, it is important to explore the broader context by featuring top global performers and investigating the index's key components in detail. Here are a few key findings from the data:

Five counties – Switzerland (0.962), Norway (0.961), Iceland (0.959), Hong Kong (0.952), and Australia (0.951) – stand at the pinnacle of the HDI chart with soaring figures. Indicating an optimal balance of economic prosperity, educational attainment, and healthy life expectancy, they set the bar high for global development aspirations.
While the United States boasts a commendable HDI of 0.921, it isn't in the top ten, signifying there's still room for enhancement, particularly in aspects such as health and education.
There is a significant disparity in global human development. For instance, South Sudan sits at the bottom of the index with an HDI of 0.385 reflecting the harsh realities of conflict-ridden zones or economically disadvantaged regions.
It's noteworthy how small, developed nations such as Ireland and Denmark outperform larger economies, hinting that size isn't always a predictor of human development proficiency.
High HDI doesn't exclude issues of inequality. Countries must prioritize inclusive growth that benefits all sections of society. Analyzing Human Development Index data offers insights into nations' success in ensuring a high-quality life for their citizens. As each country has its unique set of challenges and opportunities, the HDI allows us to grasp the nuances of these national narratives.

Highest HDI Countries

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a measure of development that the United Nations Development Programme uses. It includes a variety of factors such as life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators. Here are the top ten countries with the highest HDI values. Switzerland takes the lead with an HDI value of 0.962, closely followed by Norway at 0.961. Not far behind is Iceland with an HDI value of 0.959, making it third on our list. Fourth place goes to Hong Kong with an HDI of 0.952, followed by Australia at 0.951. Denmark ranks sixth with an HDI value of 0.948 with Sweden just slightly behind at 0.947. The eighth highest HDI value belongs to Ireland at 0.945, followed by Germany's HDI of 0.942 and rounding off the top ten is the Netherlands with an HDI value of 0.941. These HDI values are not just numbers; they represent the overall development of these countries and their commitment to ensuring a high quality of life for their citizens. 10 Countries with the Highest Human Development Index (HDI) Values:

Switzerland - 0.962
Norway - 0.961
Iceland - 0.959
Hong Kong - 0.952
Australia - 0.951
Denmark - 0.948
Sweden - 0.947
Ireland - 0.945
Germany - 0.942
Netherlands - 0.941

Lowest HDI Countries

The Human Development Index, or HDI, measures important aspects including life expectancy, education level, and per capita income indicators to rank countries into tiers of human development. Below are the ten countries with the lowest HDI values. The country with the lowest HDI is South Sudan, with an HDI value of 0.385. Chad comes next in line with an HDI score of 0.394. Niger holds the third lowest HDI value, standing at 0.400. Central African Republic comes in right next with an HDI of 0.404. Burundi has an HDI value of 0.426, while Mali just tails behind it at 0.428. Moving further along, Mozambique has an HDI of 0.446 whereas Burkina Faso's HDI is slightly higher at 0.449. Yemen reports an HDI score of 0.455. Lastly, Guinea rounds out our list with an HDI value of 0.465. The ten countries with the lowest HDI values, are:

South Sudan - 0.385
Chad - 0.394
Niger - 0.400
Central African Republic - 0.404
Burundi - 0.426
Mali - 0.428
Mozambique - 0.446
Burkina Faso - 0.449
Yemen - 0.455
Guinea - 0.465

Austria

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.916

#25

Azerbaijan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.745

#92

Bahamas

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.812

#55

Bahrain

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.875

#37

Bangladesh

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.661

#129

Barbados

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.790

#70

Belarus

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.808

#60

Belgium

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.937

#13

Belize

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.683

#124

Benin

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.525

#167

Bhutan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.666

#127

Bolivia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.692

#118

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.780

#74

Botswana

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.693

#117

Brazil

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.754

#87

Brunei

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.829

#52

Bulgaria

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.795

#68

Burkina Faso

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.449

#184

Burundi

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.426

#187

Cambodia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.593

#146

Cameroon

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.576

#151

Canada

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.936

#15

Cape Verde

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.662

#128

Central African Republic

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.404

#188

Chad

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.394

#190

Chile

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.855

#42

China

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.768

#79

Colombia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.752

#88

Comoros

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.558

#157

Costa Rica

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.809

#58

Croatia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.858

#40

Cuba

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.764

#83

Cyprus

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.896

#29

Czech Republic

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.889

#32

DR Congo

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.479

#179

Denmark

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.948

Djibouti

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.509

#171

Dominica

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.720

#103

Dominican Republic

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.767

#80

Ecuador

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.740

#95

Egypt

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.731

#97

El Salvador

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.675

#125

Equatorial Guinea

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.596

#145

Eritrea

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.492

#176

Estonia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.890

#31

Eswatini

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.597

#144

Ethiopia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.498

#175

Fiji

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.730

#99

Finland

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.940

#11

France

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.903

#28

Gabon

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.706

#113

Gambia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.500

#174

Georgia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.802

#64

Germany

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.942

Ghana

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.632

#133

Greece

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.887

#33

Grenada

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.795

#69

Guatemala

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.627

#135

Guinea

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.465

#182

Guinea Bissau

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.483

#177

Guyana

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.714

#108

Haiti

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.535

#164

Honduras

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.621

#137

Hong Kong

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.952

Hungary

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.846

#46

Iceland

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.959

India

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.633

#132

Indonesia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.705

#114

Iran

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.774

#76

Iraq

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.686

#121

Ireland

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.945

Israel

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.919

#22

Italy

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.895

#30

Ivory Coast

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.550

#159

Jamaica

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.709

#110

Japan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.925

#19

Jordan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.720

#102

Kazakhstan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.811

#56

Kenya

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.575

#152

Kiribati

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.624

#136

Kuwait

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.831

#50

Kyrgyzstan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.692

#119

Laos

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.607

#140

Latvia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.863

#39

Lebanon

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.706

#112

Lesotho

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.514

#168

Liberia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.481

#178

Libya

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.718

#104

Liechtenstein

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.935

#16

Lithuania

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.875

#36

Luxembourg

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.930

#17

Madagascar

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.501

#173

Malawi

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.512

#169

Malaysia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.803

#62

Maldives

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.747

#90

Mali

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.428

#186

Malta

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.918

#24

Marshall Islands

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.639

#131

Mauritania

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.556

#158

Mauritius

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.802

#65

Mexico

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.758

#86

Micronesia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.628

#134

Moldova

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.767

#81

Mongolia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.739

#96

Montenegro

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.832

#49

Morocco

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.683

#123

Mozambique

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.446

#185

Myanmar

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.585

#149

Namibia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.615

#139

Nepal

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.602

#143

Netherlands

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.941

#10

New Zealand

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.937

#14

Nicaragua

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.667

#126

Niger

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.400

#189

Nigeria

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.535

#163

North Macedonia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.770

#78

Norway

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.961

Oman

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.816

#54

Pakistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.544

#161

Palau

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.767

#82

Palestine

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.715

#106

Panama

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.805

#61

Papua New Guinea

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.558

#156

Paraguay

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.717

#105

Peru

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.762

#84

Philippines

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.699

#116

Poland

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.876

#34

Portugal

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.866

#38

Qatar

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.855

#43

Republic of the Congo

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.571

#153

Romania

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.821

#53

Russia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.829

#51

Rwanda

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.534

#165

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.777

#75

Saint Lucia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.715

#107

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.751

#89

Samoa

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.707

#111

San Marino

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.853

#44

Sao Tome and Principe

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.618

#138

Saudi Arabia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.875

#35

Senegal

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.511

#170

Serbia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.802

#63

Seychelles

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.785

#72

Sierra Leone

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.477

#181

Singapore

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.939

#12

Slovakia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.848

#45

Slovenia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.918

#23

Solomon Islands

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.564

#155

South Africa

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.713

#109

South Korea

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.925

#20

South Sudan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.385

#191

Spain

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.905

#27

Sri Lanka

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.782

#73

Sudan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.508

#172

Suriname

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.730

#100

Sweden

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.947

Switzerland

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.962

Syria

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.577

#150

Tajikistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.685

#122

Tanzania

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.549

#160

Thailand

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.800

#66

Timor Leste

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.607

#141

Togo

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.539

#162

Tonga

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.745

#94

Trinidad and Tobago

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.810

#57

Tunisia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.731

#98

Turkey

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.838

#48

Turkmenistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.745

#93

Tuvalu

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.641

#130

Uganda

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.525

#166

Ukraine

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.773

#77

United Arab Emirates

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.911

#26

United Kingdom

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.929

#18

United States

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.921

#21

Uruguay

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.809

#59

Uzbekistan

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.727

#101

Vanuatu

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.607

#142

Venezuela

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.691

#120

Vietnam

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.703

#115

Yemen

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.455

#183

Zambia

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.565

#154

Zimbabwe

Metric

Value

Rank

Human Development Index

0.593

#147

Table

Region ↕	Human Development Index ↕
Afghanistan	0.478
Albania	0.796
Algeria	0.745
Andorra	0.858
Angola	0.586
Antigua and Barbuda	0.788
Argentina	0.842
Armenia	0.759
Australia	0.951
Austria	0.916
Azerbaijan	0.745
Bahamas	0.812
Bahrain	0.875
Bangladesh	0.661
Barbados	0.790
Belarus	0.808
Belgium	0.937
Belize	0.683
Benin	0.525
Bhutan	0.666
Bolivia	0.692
Bosnia and Herzegovina	0.780
Botswana	0.693
Brazil	0.754
Brunei	0.829
Bulgaria	0.795
Burkina Faso	0.449
Burundi	0.426
Cambodia	0.593
Cameroon	0.576
Canada	0.936
Cape Verde	0.662
Central African Republic	0.404
Chad	0.394
Chile	0.855
China	0.768
Colombia	0.752
Comoros	0.558
Costa Rica	0.809
Croatia	0.858
Cuba	0.764
Cyprus	0.896
Czech Republic	0.889
DR Congo	0.479
Denmark	0.948
Djibouti	0.509
Dominica	0.720
Dominican Republic	0.767
Ecuador	0.740
Egypt	0.731
El Salvador	0.675
Equatorial Guinea	0.596
Eritrea	0.492
Estonia	0.890
Eswatini	0.597
Ethiopia	0.498
Fiji	0.730
Finland	0.940
France	0.903
Gabon	0.706
Gambia	0.500
Georgia	0.802
Germany	0.942
Ghana	0.632
Greece	0.887
Grenada	0.795
Guatemala	0.627
Guinea	0.465
Guinea Bissau	0.483
Guyana	0.714
Haiti	0.535
Honduras	0.621
Hong Kong	0.952
Hungary	0.846
Iceland	0.959
India	0.633
Indonesia	0.705
Iran	0.774
Iraq	0.686
Ireland	0.945
Israel	0.919
Italy	0.895
Ivory Coast	0.550
Jamaica	0.709
Japan	0.925
Jordan	0.720
Kazakhstan	0.811
Kenya	0.575
Kiribati	0.624
Kuwait	0.831
Kyrgyzstan	0.692
Laos	0.607
Latvia	0.863
Lebanon	0.706
Lesotho	0.514
Liberia	0.481
Libya	0.718
Liechtenstein	0.935
Lithuania	0.875
Luxembourg	0.930
Madagascar	0.501
Malawi	0.512
Malaysia	0.803
Maldives	0.747
Mali	0.428
Malta	0.918
Marshall Islands	0.639
Mauritania	0.556
Mauritius	0.802
Mexico	0.758
Micronesia	0.628
Moldova	0.767
Mongolia	0.739
Montenegro	0.832
Morocco	0.683
Mozambique	0.446
Myanmar	0.585
Namibia	0.615
Nepal	0.602
Netherlands	0.941
New Zealand	0.937
Nicaragua	0.667
Niger	0.400
Nigeria	0.535
North Macedonia	0.770
Norway	0.961
Oman	0.816
Pakistan	0.544
Palau	0.767
Palestine	0.715
Panama	0.805
Papua New Guinea	0.558
Paraguay	0.717
Peru	0.762
Philippines	0.699
Poland	0.876
Portugal	0.866
Qatar	0.855
Republic of the Congo	0.571
Romania	0.821
Russia	0.829
Rwanda	0.534
Saint Kitts and Nevis	0.777
Saint Lucia	0.715
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	0.751
Samoa	0.707
San Marino	0.853
Sao Tome and Principe	0.618
Saudi Arabia	0.875
Senegal	0.511
Serbia	0.802
Seychelles	0.785
Sierra Leone	0.477
Singapore	0.939
Slovakia	0.848
Slovenia	0.918
Solomon Islands	0.564
South Africa	0.713
South Korea	0.925
South Sudan	0.385
Spain	0.905
Sri Lanka	0.782
Sudan	0.508
Suriname	0.730
Sweden	0.947
Switzerland	0.962
Syria	0.577
Tajikistan	0.685
Tanzania	0.549
Thailand	0.800
Timor Leste	0.607
Togo	0.539
Tonga	0.745
Trinidad and Tobago	0.810
Tunisia	0.731
Turkey	0.838
Turkmenistan	0.745
Tuvalu	0.641
Uganda	0.525
Ukraine	0.773
United Arab Emirates	0.911
United Kingdom	0.929
United States	0.921
Uruguay	0.809
Uzbekistan	0.727
Vanuatu	0.607
Venezuela	0.691
Vietnam	0.703
Yemen	0.455
Zambia	0.565
Zimbabwe	0.593

HDI By Country

Table of Contents

Global Insights on Human Development

Highest HDI Countries

Lowest HDI Countries

By Region

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Andorra

Angola

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Benin

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

Brunei

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cape Verde

Central African Republic

Chad

Chile

China

Colombia

Comoros

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czech Republic

DR Congo

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Estonia

Eswatini

Ethiopia

Fiji

Finland

France

Gabon

Gambia

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Grenada

Guatemala

Guinea

Guinea Bissau

Guyana

Haiti

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary