Human development - Country rankings
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Human Development Index (0 - 1), 2022:
The average for 2022 based on 12 countries was 0.762 points. The highest value was in Chile: 0.86 points and the lowest value was in Suriname: 0.69 points. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: points; Source: The United Nations
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| Countries | Human development, 2022 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 0.86 | 1 | - |
| Argentina | 0.849 | 2 | - |
| Uruguay | 0.83 | 3 | - |
| Ecuador | 0.765 | 4 | - |
| Peru | 0.762 | 5 | - |
| Brazil | 0.76 | 6 | - |
| Colombia | 0.758 | 7 | - |
| Guyana | 0.742 | 8 | - |
| Paraguay | 0.731 | 9 | - |
| Venezuela | 0.699 | 10 | - |
| Bolivia | 0.698 | 11 | - |
| Suriname | 0.69 | 12 | - |
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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