Hong Kong: Human development

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 Hong Kong

Human Development Index (0 - 1)

 Latest value 0.952
 Year 2021
 Measure points
 Data availability 1980 - 2021
 Average 0.864
 Min - Max 0.698 - 0.952
 Source The United Nations
The latest value from 2021 is 0.952 points, an increase from 0.949 points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.724 points, based on data from 184 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1980 to 2021 is 0.864 points. The minimum value, 0.698 points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.952 points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Hong Kong - Human development - Recent values chart

Historical series
Hong Kong - Human development - historical chart - 1980-2021




The Human Development Index for Hong Kong published by the United Nations is a composite measure including life expectancy, educational attainment, and income level. It aims to measure not only incomes but life quality as well.
Definition: The Human Development Index measures three basic dimensions of human development: long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living. Four indicators are used to calculate the index: life expectancy at birth, mean years of schooling, expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.

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