The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released its latest Human Development Index (HDI) report on May 6, 2025. The HDI measures a country's average achievements in three key dimensions: Health, Education, and Standard of Living.
📌 India’s HDI Performance (Based on 2023 Data)
HDI Score: 0.685
(Improved from 0.676 in 2022)
Global Rank: 130th out of 193 countries
(Improved from 133rd position in 2022)
Development Category: Medium Human Development
(Close to “High” category threshold: 0.700)
🏆 Top 5 Countries – HDI 2025
Rank | Country | HDI Score |
---|---|---|
1 | Iceland | 0.972 |
2 | Norway | 0.970 |
3 | Switzerland | ~0.970 |
4 | Denmark | 0.962 |
5 | Germany & Sweden | 0.959 |
📉 Lowest HDI Rank
193rd: South Sudan – HDI Score: 0.388
🌍 India vs Neighbouring Countries – HDI 2025
Country | Rank | HDI Score |
---|---|---|
China | 78 | Higher than India |
Sri Lanka | 89 | Higher |
Bhutan | 125 | Higher |
Bangladesh | 130 | Same as India |
Nepal | 145 | Lower |
Myanmar | 150 | Lower |
Pakistan | 168 | Lower |
📈 Key Insights & Statistics
India’s HDI score has increased by over 53% since 1990.
Life expectancy in India increased from ~58.6 years (1990) to 72 years (2023).
Expected years of schooling remains stable at 12.95 years.
Mean years of schooling increased slightly from 6.6 to 6.88 years.
Gross National Income (GNI) per capita rose from $8,475 (2022) to $9,047 (2023).
Since 1990, GNI per capita has quadrupled from $2,167.22.
135 million Indians exited multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21.
Inequality-adjusted HDI shows that inequality reduces India’s HDI by 30.7%.
Female labor force participation rate: 41.7%
🧠 HDI 2025 Theme
“A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI”
This year’s report emphasizes the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping human development and creating equitable opportunities.
📊 HDI Score Classification
HDI Range | Development Category |
---|---|
0.800 and above | Very High Human Development |
0.700 – 0.799 | High |
0.550 – 0.699 | Medium |
Below 0.550 | Low |
🔍 What Does HDI Measure?
The Human Development Index is based on three fundamental pillars:
1. Health – Life expectancy at birth
2. Education – Years of schooling (mean and expected)
3. Standard of Living – GNI per capita
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📌 Conclusion
India has shown steady progress in human development, improving its global standing and HDI score. However, challenges like inequality and access to quality education remain. The 2025 report highlights the impact of AI and innovation in reshaping the development landscape — offering countries like India new opportunities to accelerate inclusive growth.
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