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How HDI Relates to GDP

The Human Development Report reveals how some countries do better than others in turning income into education and health opportunities and therefore into higher levels of human development. Select a country below to see how its Human Development Index (HDI) relates to its Gross domestic product (GDP) and how it compares to another country.

Select any country from the drop-down menu to see a comparison of its latest HDI and GDP value contrasted to an equivalently wealthy nation.


Note: HDI rankings for the 2009 Report are based on 2007 data.

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