October 24, 2024

10 most developed countries in the world

As the global community celebrates the 52nd World Development Information Day, let's have a look at some of the most developed countries in the world as per the Human Development index (HDI).

The Human Development Index is a composite measure of development in a country, encompassing three key aspects: life expectancy, years of schooling, and standard of living.

HDI is measured on a scale of 0 to 1.00, with a score below 0.55 considered low and a score above 0.80 considered very high.

Data: UN Development Report 2023-24

HDI: 0.946

10. The Netherlands

HDI: 0.946

10. Australia

The tenth rank is shared by the Netherlands and Australia. 

HDI: 0.949

9. Singapore

HDI: 0.950

7. Ireland

Since two countries share the 7th rank, there is no 8th rank. 

HDI: 0.950

7. Germany

The seventh rank is shared by both Ireland and Germany 

HDI: 0.952

5. Sweden

Since two countries share the 5th rank, there is no 6th rank.

HDI: 0.952

5. Denmark

The fifth rank is shared by Denmark and Sweden.

HDI: 0.956

4. Hong Kong*

*Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China.

HDI: 0.959

3. Iceland

HDI: 0.966

2. Norway

HDI: 0.967

1. Switzerland

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