Papua New Guinea Human Development Index 2023: 0.58
Papua New Guinea's human development index in 2023 is 0.58, up 0.7% from 2022. It ranks #160 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 Papua New Guinea ranks (2023)
#160 of 193- #157
Uganda0.58 - #159
Rwanda0.58 - #160
Papua New Guinea0.58 - #161
Togo0.57 - #162
Syrian Arab Republic0.56
Human Development Index over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.58 | +0 | +0.70% | |
| 2022 | 0.57 | +0.01 | +0.88% | |
| 2021 | 0.57 | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 0.57 | +0 | +0.18% | |
| 2019 | 0.57 | +0.01 | +1.25% | |
| 2018 | 0.56 | +0 | +0.72% | |
| 2017 | 0.56 | +0.01 | +0.91% | |
| 2016 | 0.55 | +0.01 | +1.29% | |
| 2015 | 0.54 | +0.01 | +1.69% | |
| 2014 | 0.53 | +0.01 | +2.30% | |
| 2013 | 0.52 | +0.01 | +1.56% | |
| 2012 | 0.51 | +0.01 | +1.18% | |
| 2011 | 0.51 | +0.01 | +0.99% | |
| 2010 | 0.5 | +0.01 | +1.62% | |
| 2009 | 0.5 | +0.01 | +1.23% | |
| 2008 | 0.49 | +0 | +0.82% | |
| 2007 | 0.49 | +0.01 | +1.25% | |
| 2006 | 0.48 | +0.01 | +1.27% | |
| 2005 | 0.47 | +0 | +1.07% | |
| 2004 | 0.47 | +0 | +0.86% | |
| 2003 | 0.46 | +0 | +0.65% | |
| 2002 | 0.46 | +0 | +0.66% | |
| 2001 | 0.46 | +0 | +0.44% | |
| 2000 | 0.46 | +0 | +0.44% | |
| 1999 | 0.45 | +0.01 | +1.79% | |
| 1998 | 0.45 | 0 | -0.67% | |
| 1997 | 0.45 | +0 | +0.22% | |
| 1996 | 0.45 | +0.01 | +1.36% | |
| 1995 | 0.44 | +0 | +0.68% | |
| 1994 | 0.44 | +0.01 | +1.62% | |
| 1993 | 0.43 | +0.01 | +2.61% | |
| 1992 | 0.42 | +0.01 | +2.43% | |
| 1991 | 0.41 | +0.01 | +1.99% | |
| 1990 | 0.4 | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Papua New Guinea: Human Development Index. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/papua-new-guinea/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 Papua New Guinea Human Development Index
What is Papua New Guinea's human development index in 2023?▾
Papua New Guinea's human development index is 0.58 in 2023, according to Human Development Index | UNDP, Human Development Report via Our World in Data.
Is Papua New Guinea's human development index increasing or decreasing?▾
Papua New Guinea's human development index rose by 0.7% from 2022 (0.57) to 2023 (0.58). Over the past decade (2013–2023) it rose by 10.3%.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for human development index?▾
In 2023, Papua New Guinea has the 160th highest human development index out of 193 countries with data.
What was Papua New Guinea's human development index in 1990?▾
In 1990, Papua New Guinea's human development index was 0.40. By 2023 it rose by 42.9%.
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