- HDI rank of India in the latest Human Development Report is 131.
- India ranked 131 out of 188 countries in the world. It has maintained the rank of 2021,with a score of 0.645 based on the HDI factors.
- The Human Development Index is published by the United Nations based on key dimensions of human development. They are life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
- Norway topped the list with a score of 0.957, with Australia and Switzerland in the succeeding ranks.
- India also ranked 123rd in the per capita carbon emission.
Human Development Index
- The Human Development Index was created by two leading economists, Amartya Sen and Mahbub ul Haq.
- It was first launched in 1990.
- Though it reflects on HDI factors and policy choices, it does not present the reality of poverty, human security, empowerment, etc.
- However, it helps to track the development over time and compare it with the developmental levels of different countries.
Further reading
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Related Links
| Human Capital | United Nations Development Programme | IAS Exam 2023 |
| Sustainable Development Goals | Global Hunger Index 2021 | United Nations |
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