According to the UNDP Human Development Report (HDR) 2025 (based on 2023 data), India is ranked 130 globally.
India’s performance shows steady improvement, with its HDI increasing from 0.676 (2022) to 0.685 (2023). It remains in the Medium Human Development category, but is moving closer to the High Human Development level (0.700).
Key highlights:
Total countries: 193
India’s rank: 130
Top countries: Iceland (1st), Norway, Switzerland
Reasons for improvement:
Higher life expectancy (around 72 years)
Increase in expected years of schooling
Growth in GNI per capita
Theme of the report:
“A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI”
Focus on using AI and technology to reduce development gaps
Important Questions from Human Development Indices and Concepts
Which of the following is not related to 'Empowerment of women'?
Which of the following is not a constituent of Human Development Index (HDI)?
The Statistical Indicator of Equitable distribution of Income is
Which of the following is not a dimension of Human Development Index?
Select the correct statement/s.
(a) India ranks 131 in United Nation's Human Development Index, 2020.
(b) Life expectancy of Indians at birth in 2019 was 72.6 years while Bangladesh had life expectancy of 69.7 years
(c) Switzerland ranks 1st in United Nation's Human Development Index, 2020.
