HDI By Country

Last updated May 20, 2025

Human Development Index 2023
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index 2023
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1IcelandIceland0.972
2SwitzerlandSwitzerland0.97
2NorwayNorway0.97
4DenmarkDenmark0.962
5SwedenSweden0.959
5GermanyGermany0.959
7AustraliaAustralia0.958
8NetherlandsNetherlands0.955
9BelgiumBelgium0.951
10IrelandIreland0.949
11FinlandFinland0.948
12SingaporeSingapore0.946
12United KingdomUnited Kingdom0.946
14United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates0.94
15CanadaCanada0.939
16New ZealandNew Zealand0.938
16LiechtensteinLiechtenstein0.938
16United StatesUnited States0.938
19South KoreaSouth Korea0.937
20SloveniaSlovenia0.931
21AustriaAustria0.93
22JapanJapan0.925
23MaltaMalta0.924
24LuxembourgLuxembourg0.922
25FranceFrance0.92
26IsraelIsrael0.919
27SpainSpain0.918
28ItalyItaly0.915
28San MarinoSan Marino0.915
28Czech RepublicCzech Republic0.915
31AndorraAndorra0.913
31CyprusCyprus0.913
33GreeceGreece0.908
34PolandPoland0.906
35EstoniaEstonia0.905
36Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia0.9
37BahrainBahrain0.899
38LithuaniaLithuania0.895
39PortugalPortugal0.89
40LatviaLatvia0.889
40CroatiaCroatia0.889
42QatarQatar0.886
43SlovakiaSlovakia0.88
44ChileChile0.878
45HungaryHungary0.87
46ArgentinaArgentina0.865
47MontenegroMontenegro0.862
47UruguayUruguay0.862
49OmanOman0.858
50TurkeyTurkey0.853
51KuwaitKuwait0.852
52Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda0.851
53SeychellesSeychelles0.848
54RomaniaRomania0.845
54BulgariaBulgaria0.845
56GeorgiaGeorgia0.844
57Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis0.84
58PanamaPanama0.839
59BruneiBrunei0.837
59KazakhstanKazakhstan0.837
61Costa RicaCosta Rica0.833
61SerbiaSerbia0.833
63RussiaRussia0.832
64BelarusBelarus0.824
65BahamasBahamas0.82
66MalaysiaMalaysia0.819
67North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia0.815
68ArmeniaArmenia0.811
68BarbadosBarbados0.811
70AlbaniaAlbania0.81
71Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago0.807
72MauritiusMauritius0.806
73Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina0.804
74IranIran0.799
75ThailandThailand0.798
75Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines0.798
77ChinaChina0.797
78PeruPeru0.794
79GrenadaGrenada0.791
80MexicoMexico0.789
80AzerbaijanAzerbaijan0.789
82ColombiaColombia0.788
83BrazilBrazil0.786
83PalauPalau0.786
85MoldovaMoldova0.785
86UkraineUkraine0.779
87EcuadorEcuador0.777
88GuyanaGuyana0.776
88Dominican RepublicDominican Republic0.776
88Sri LankaSri Lanka0.776
91TongaTonga0.769
92MaldivesMaldives0.766
92VietnamVietnam0.766
94TurkmenistanTurkmenistan0.764
95AlgeriaAlgeria0.763
96CubaCuba0.762
97DominicaDominica0.761
98ParaguayParaguay0.756
99EgyptEgypt0.754
99JordanJordan0.754
101LebanonLebanon0.752
102Saint LuciaSaint Lucia0.748
103MongoliaMongolia0.747
104TunisiaTunisia0.746
105South AfricaSouth Africa0.741
106UzbekistanUzbekistan0.74
107Marshall IslandsMarshall Islands0.733
107GabonGabon0.733
107BoliviaBolivia0.733
110FijiFiji0.731
110BotswanaBotswana0.731
112IndonesiaIndonesia0.728
113SurinameSuriname0.722
114LibyaLibya0.721
114BelizeBelize0.721
116JamaicaJamaica0.72
116KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan0.72
116PhilippinesPhilippines0.72
119MoroccoMorocco0.71
120VenezuelaVenezuela0.709
121SamoaSamoa0.708
122NicaraguaNicaragua0.706
123NauruNauru0.703
124BhutanBhutan0.698
125IraqIraq0.695
125EswatiniEswatini0.695
127TajikistanTajikistan0.691
128TuvaluTuvalu0.689
129BangladeshBangladesh0.685
129IndiaIndia0.685
131El SalvadorEl Salvador0.678
132PalestinePalestine0.674
132Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea0.674
134Cape VerdeCape Verde0.668
135NamibiaNamibia0.665
136GuatemalaGuatemala0.662
137Republic of the CongoRepublic of the Congo0.649
138HondurasHonduras0.645
139KiribatiKiribati0.644
140Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tome and Principe0.637
141Timor LesteTimor Leste0.634
142KenyaKenya0.628
142GhanaGhana0.628
144NepalNepal0.622
145VanuatuVanuatu0.621
146LaosLaos0.617
147AngolaAngola0.616
148MicronesiaMicronesia0.615
149MyanmarMyanmar0.609
150CambodiaCambodia0.606
151ComorosComoros0.603
152ZimbabweZimbabwe0.598
153ZambiaZambia0.595
154CameroonCameroon0.588
155Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands0.584
156UgandaUganda0.582
156Ivory CoastIvory Coast0.582
158RwandaRwanda0.578
159Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea0.576
160TogoTogo0.571
161SyriaSyria0.564
162MauritaniaMauritania0.563
163NigeriaNigeria0.56
164TanzaniaTanzania0.555
165HaitiHaiti0.554
166LesothoLesotho0.55
167PakistanPakistan0.544
168SenegalSenegal0.53
169GambiaGambia0.524
170DR CongoDR Congo0.522
171MalawiMalawi0.517
172BeninBenin0.515
173Guinea BissauGuinea Bissau0.514
174DjiboutiDjibouti0.513
175SudanSudan0.511
176LiberiaLiberia0.51
177EritreaEritrea0.503
178GuineaGuinea0.5
179EthiopiaEthiopia0.497
180AfghanistanAfghanistan0.496
181MozambiqueMozambique0.493
182MadagascarMadagascar0.487
183YemenYemen0.47
184Sierra LeoneSierra Leone0.467
185Burkina FasoBurkina Faso0.459
186BurundiBurundi0.439
187MaliMali0.419
187NigerNiger0.419
189ChadChad0.416
190Central African RepublicCentral African Republic0.414
191SomaliaSomalia0.404
192South SudanSouth Sudan0.388

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.

Region ↕HDI 2023↕Inequality-adjusted HDI 2023↕
Iceland0.9720.923
Switzerland0.970.894
Norway0.970.909
Denmark0.9620.909
Sweden0.9590.886
Germany0.9590.89
Australia0.9580.873
Netherlands0.9550.892
Belgium0.9510.891
Ireland0.9490.886
Finland0.9480.891
Singapore0.9460.823
United Kingdom0.9460.869
United Arab Emirates0.940.866
Canada0.9390.867
New Zealand0.9380.853
Liechtenstein0.938
United States0.9380.832
South Korea0.9370.857
Slovenia0.9310.885
Austria0.930.861
Japan0.9250.845
Malta0.9240.843
Luxembourg0.9220.838
France0.920.836
Israel0.9190.813
Spain0.9180.819
Italy0.9150.817
San Marino0.915
Czech Republic0.9150.867
Andorra0.9130.837
Cyprus0.9130.841
Greece0.9080.825
Poland0.9060.817
Estonia0.9050.841
Saudi Arabia0.9
Bahrain0.899
Lithuania0.8950.812
Portugal0.890.795
Latvia0.8890.812
Croatia0.8890.828
Qatar0.886
Slovakia0.880.833
Chile0.8780.723
Hungary0.870.819
Argentina0.8650.761
Montenegro0.8620.771
Uruguay0.8620.747
Oman0.8580.75
Turkey0.8530.708
Kuwait0.852
Antigua and Barbuda0.851
Seychelles0.8480.755
Romania0.8450.758
Bulgaria0.8450.748
Georgia0.844
Saint Kitts and Nevis0.84
Panama0.8390.664
Brunei0.8370.756
Kazakhstan0.8370.766
Costa Rica0.8330.678
Serbia0.8330.772
Russia0.8320.758
Belarus0.8240.771
Bahamas0.820.67
Malaysia0.8190.707
North Macedonia0.8150.723
Armenia0.8110.743
Barbados0.8110.62
Albania0.810.705
Trinidad and Tobago0.807
Mauritius0.8060.669
Bosnia and Herzegovina0.8040.689
Iran0.7990.643
Thailand0.7980.677
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines0.798
China0.7970.67
Peru0.7940.633
Grenada0.791
Mexico0.7890.646
Azerbaijan0.7890.735
Colombia0.7880.593
Brazil0.7860.594
Palau0.7860.616
Moldova0.7850.719
Ukraine0.7790.715
Ecuador0.7770.64
Guyana0.776
Dominican Republic0.7760.634
Sri Lanka0.7760.63
Tonga0.7690.682
Maldives0.7660.602
Vietnam0.7660.641
Turkmenistan0.764
Algeria0.7630.601
Cuba0.762
Dominica0.761
Paraguay0.7560.599
Egypt0.7540.582
Jordan0.7540.637
Lebanon0.752
Saint Lucia0.7480.523
Mongolia0.7470.647
Tunisia0.7460.595
South Africa0.7410.476
Uzbekistan0.74
Marshall Islands0.7330.626
Gabon0.7330.558
Bolivia0.7330.578
Fiji0.7310.626
Botswana0.7310.509
Indonesia0.7280.608
Suriname0.722
Libya0.721
Belize0.721
Jamaica0.720.59
Kyrgyzstan0.720.649
Philippines0.720.597
Morocco0.710.517
Venezuela0.7090.605
Samoa0.7080.609
Nicaragua0.7060.535
Nauru0.7030.599
Bhutan0.6980.478
Iraq0.6950.534
Eswatini0.6950.431
Tajikistan0.6910.594
Tuvalu0.6890.578
Bangladesh0.6850.482
India0.6850.475
El Salvador0.6780.555
Palestine0.6740.538
Equatorial Guinea0.674
Cape Verde0.6680.478
Namibia0.6650.438
Guatemala0.6620.479
Republic of the Congo0.6490.426
Honduras0.6450.496
Kiribati0.6440.535
Sao Tome and Principe0.6370.478
Timor Leste0.6340.451
Kenya0.6280.456
Ghana0.6280.399
Nepal0.6220.437
Vanuatu0.6210.521
Laos0.6170.462
Angola0.6160.36
Micronesia0.615
Myanmar0.6090.477
Cambodia0.6060.444
Comoros0.6030.356
Zimbabwe0.5980.406
Zambia0.5950.361
Cameroon0.5880.361
Solomon Islands0.5840.483
Uganda0.5820.4
Ivory Coast0.5820.35
Rwanda0.5780.399
Papua New Guinea0.5760.423
Togo0.5710.363
Syria0.564
Mauritania0.5630.374
Nigeria0.560.379
Tanzania0.5550.391
Haiti0.5540.337
Lesotho0.550.357
Pakistan0.5440.364
Senegal0.530.34
Gambia0.5240.329
DR Congo0.5220.341
Malawi0.5170.365
Benin0.5150.316
Guinea Bissau0.5140.331
Djibouti0.5130.341
Sudan0.5110.328
Liberia0.510.326
Eritrea0.503
Guinea0.50.302
Ethiopia0.4970.326
Afghanistan0.4960.321
Mozambique0.4930.297
Madagascar0.4870.319
Yemen0.470.325
Sierra Leone0.4670.281
Burkina Faso0.4590.273
Burundi0.4390.286
Mali0.4190.281
Niger0.4190.265
Chad0.4160.252
Central African Republic0.4140.253
Somalia0.4040.229
South Sudan0.3880.226

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: **

  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

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:

  1. South Sudan - 0.385
  2. Chad - 0.394
  3. Niger - 0.400
  4. Central African Republic - 0.404
  5. Burundi - 0.426
  6. Mali - 0.428
  7. Mozambique - 0.446
  8. Burkina Faso - 0.449
  9. Yemen - 0.455
  10. Guinea - 0.465
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May 6th, 2025
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