Maldives Human Development Index 2023: 0.77
Maldives's human development index in 2023 is 0.77, up 0.3% from 2022. It ranks #93 of 193 countries.
The Human Development Index combines indicators of health, education, and income to assess development levels.
Source (2023): Human Development Index (UNDP) | Our World in Data
Where Maldives ranks (2023)
#93 of 193
Human Development Index over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.77 | +0 | +0.26% | |
| 2022 | 0.76 | +0.02 | +2.55% | |
| 2021 | 0.75 | +0.02 | +2.05% | |
| 2020 | 0.73 | 0.02 | -2.54% | |
| 2019 | 0.75 | +0.01 | +0.67% | |
| 2018 | 0.74 | +0.01 | +0.68% | |
| 2017 | 0.74 | +0.01 | +0.96% | |
| 2016 | 0.73 | +0.01 | +0.97% | |
| 2015 | 0.73 | +0.01 | +0.97% | |
| 2014 | 0.72 | +0.01 | +1.13% | |
| 2013 | 0.71 | +0.01 | +0.85% | |
| 2012 | 0.7 | +0.01 | +0.86% | |
| 2011 | 0.7 | +0.01 | +1.31% | |
| 2010 | 0.69 | +0.01 | +1.03% | |
| 2009 | 0.68 | +0 | +0.15% | |
| 2008 | 0.68 | +0.01 | +1.34% | |
| 2007 | 0.67 | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 2006 | 0.67 | +0.02 | +2.28% | |
| 2005 | 0.66 | +0 | +0.31% | |
| 2004 | 0.66 | +0 | +0.15% | |
| 2003 | 0.65 | +0.01 | +1.40% | |
| 2002 | 0.65 | +0.01 | +0.94% | |
| 2001 | 0.64 | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 0.64 | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Maldives: Human Development Index. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/maldives/human-development-index
The figures on this page come from Human Development Index | UNDP, Human Development Report via Our World in Data. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maldives Human Development Index
What is Maldives's human development index in 2023?▾
Maldives's human development index is 0.77 in 2023, according to Human Development Index | UNDP, Human Development Report via Our World in Data.
Is Maldives's human development index increasing or decreasing?▾
Maldives's human development index rose by 0.3% from 2022 (0.76) to 2023 (0.77). Over the past decade (2013–2023) it rose by 7.9%.
How does Maldives rank for human development index?▾
In 2023, Maldives has the 93rd highest human development index out of 193 countries with data.
What was Maldives's human development index in 2000?▾
In 2000, Maldives's human development index was 0.64. By 2023 it rose by 19.9%.
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