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Source: World Bank Open Data
Urbanization vs Human Development · 2022
In 2022, Urban Population and Human Development Index show a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.63) across 193 countries.
Countries with higher urbanization generally record higher human development, though notable exceptions exist across regions and income groups.
Use the interactive bubble chart to explore individual countries and regions, or adjust the year slider to see how this relationship has evolved over time. Bubble size represents population.