The average for 2024 based on 44 countries was 7.06 index points. The highest value was in Iran: 10 index points and the lowest value was in Japan: 2.8 index points. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

A large portion of countries within the Asia-Pacific region received an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score below **, leaving **** of the region's countries with an "E" grade. There were four nations that achieved an "A" grade, having scored ** ESG points or over. Australia was the ************** ranking country overall with a score of **. New Zealand was the *** ranking country in the Asia-Pacific, having achieved ****.

The average for 2025 based on 41 countries was 59 index points. The highest value was in Singapore: 84 index points and the lowest value was in North Korea: 3 index points. The indicator is available from 1995 to 2025. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The average for 2024 based on 11 countries was 7.25 index points. The highest value was in Burma (Myanmar): 9.6 index points and the lowest value was in Singapore: 4.6 index points. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2025, Hong Kong had the highest Human Development Index (HDI) in the Asia-Pacific region, with a score of ****. In contrast, Pakistan's HDI score was roughly **** in the same year. HDI provides a human-centered overview of development based on an individual's longevity and wellness, knowledge, and decent living standards.

The average for 2021 based on 40 countries was 69.86 index points. The highest value was in Israel: 188.01 index points and the lowest value was in Syria: 33.25 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

******* had the highest level of the Human Development Index (HDI) worldwide in 2023 with a value of *****. With a score of ****, ****** followed closely behind *********** and had the second-highest level of human development in that year. The rise of the Asian tigers In the decades after the Cold War, the four so-called Asian tigers, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong (now a Special Administrative Region of China) experienced rapid economic growth and increasing human development. At number eight and number 13 of the HDI, respectively, *********************** are the only Asian locations within the top-15 highest HDI scores. Both locations have experienced tremendous economic growth since the 1980’s and 1990’s. In 1980, the per capita GDP of Hong Kong was ***** U.S. dollars, increasing throughout the decades until reaching ****** in 2023, which is expected to continue to increase in the future. Meanwhile, in 1989, Singapore had a GDP of nearly ** billion U.S. dollars, which has risen to nearly *** billion U.S. dollars today and is also expected to keep increasing. Growth of the UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the only Middle Eastern country besides Israel within the highest ranking HDI scores globally. Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the UAE has the third-largest GDP behind Saudi Arabia and Israel, reaching nearly *** billion U.S. dollars by 2022. Per capita, the UAE GDP was around ****** U.S. dollars in 1989, and has nearly doubled to ****** U.S. dollars by 2021. Moreover, this is expected to reach over ****** U.S. dollars by 2029. On top of being a major oil producer, the UAE has become a hub for finance and business and attracts millions of tourists annually.

This dataset provides values for LEADING ECONOMIC INDEX reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The average for 2024 based on 11 countries was 5.24 index points. The highest value was in Burma (Myanmar): 9.3 index points and the lowest value was in Singapore: 0.2 index points. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2025 based on 11 countries was 61 index points. The highest value was in Singapore: 84 index points and the lowest value was in Burma (Myanmar): 44 index points. The indicator is available from 1995 to 2025. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2025 based on 37 countries was 32.75 points. The highest value was in South Korea: 60 points and the lowest value was in Burma (Myanmar): 17.3 points. The indicator is available from 2011 to 2025. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

According to the Cloud Ecosystem Index 2022, Singapore had the best digital infrastructure for cloud in the world, with an index score of ****. Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea were the following Asia-Pacific countries that scored high, indicating favorable ecosystems for cloud services in 2022.

Singapore scored 609 out of a maximum of 800 points in the English Proficiency Index 2024, the highest score across the selected Asian countries and territories. In contrast, Cambodia reached an English Proficiency Index score of 408 that year.

This dataset provides values for COMPETITIVENESS RANK reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

With a score of 93, Tsinghua University in China secured the top spot in the Asian university ranking in 2025. This higher education institution beat Peking University and the National University of Singapore to the number one position. Interestingly, the overall scores of the leading universities in Asia have increased significantly throughout recent years, thus giving the region a reputation as being home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Improving higher education A tertiary education in the Asia-Pacific region has become more attractive for prospective domestic and international students, likely due to the surging level of academia demonstrated by Asian universities. A feat that is most probably due to raised levels of expenditure invested into the Asia-Pacific education sector. South Korea is one of the countries that exhibit these increasing investments. Investments likely made in an attempt to produce more qualified individuals who can stimulate the evolving industries throughout Asia-Pacific. Life after education Not only does Asian higher education boast impressive results, but it appears the Asia-Pacific region is becoming more enticing for both domestic and international postgraduates. Many Asian countries are offering better employment opportunities and salaries than their western competitors. The share of youth not in education, employment, or training was also low among countries with leading universities. With more graduates opting to settle in Asia, it does not seem too surprising that Asian cities have a high quality of life index.

According to the Digital Quality of Life Index, Singapore ranked first across the Asia-Pacific region in terms of e-government in 2023, reaching an index score of **** out of one. South Korea followed closely with **** points.

This dataset provides values for GDP ANNUAL GROWTH RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURE INDEX reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The average for 2024 based on 11 countries was 4.89 index points. The highest value was in Burma (Myanmar): 9.2 index points and the lowest value was in Singapore: 0.7 index points. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.