🗺 World Map

The world map visualises Human Development Index (index (0–1)) for 2022, shading each country by value so regional patterns stand out at a glance. Use the year slider to replay the data back to 1960, and click any country to load its historical trend.

📈 Over Time

The line chart tracks Human Development Index (index (0–1)) over time for a custom set of countries or regions. Add or remove countries with the selector above the chart. Inflection points often reveal recessions, policy reforms, or major global events.

🏆 Ranking

The ranking chart shows highest human development index as of 2022 (or the latest available year). The default view covers the top 20 countries; expand to the full global ranking with the "Show all countries" button.

In 2022, Switzerland led the world in human development index at 0.967, followed by Norway (0.966) and Iceland (0.959). Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked last at 0.380.