In 2021, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Minnesota had the highest Human Development Index (HDI) score of any other states at ****. Many more states had a score just below this at ****. Mississippi had the lowest HDI score at ****, and the U.S. average was ****.

The USA: Human Development Index (0 - 1): The latest value from 2023 is 0.938 points, an increase from 0.927 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.744 points, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1980 to 2023 is 0.898 points. The minimum value, 0.825 points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.938 points was recorded in 2023.

******* 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.

Data of ten countries: seven countries are classified as ‘developing’ – Bolivia, Cambodia, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Nepal and Tanzania, while three countries – Hungary, Slovenia and USA are designated as ‘developed.’ These countries have the complete HDI and tourist arrivals’ data for the period 1996 – 2019. The study analyses the impact of tourism to human development in ten countries, that also include other variables: jobs, government effectiveness and political stability, using three different panel estimation techniques: random, fixed effect and Least-squares Dummy variables (LSDV).

In 2023 Zurich was both the leading smart city based on the IMD smart city index as well as the city with the highest human development index score, making it one of the premier places on earth to live in. Notable exceptions to the HDI to IMD index score were Beijing, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Beijing is a notable outlier because although it ranked 12th on the digital smart cities ranking it was nearly 90 points lower than Zurich on the HDI score. This is compared to Munich, Germany, which was the 20th digital city but had a HDI score of 950.

Smart tech is watching.

CCTV cameras powered by artificial intelligence have become a significant growing market in the modern city. These are predominantly residential, with half the market catering to residential applications of CCTV cameras. However, commercial and business-related CCTV cameras have also seen significant growth, with the market reaching over 800 million U.S. dollars in 2023.

Digital cities need data and data needs infrastructure.

The leading issue with AI infrastructure is data management. AI is a strong influence on how digital cities work and requires a considerable amount of infrastructure to be effective. Storage of AI software is a minor concern, accounting for less than ten percent of challenges globally in 2023.

The average for 2023 based on 184 countries was 0.744 points. The highest value was in Iceland: 0.972 points and the lowest value was in South Africa: 0.388 points. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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• Global HDI Market

The report on HDI Market offers in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, restraints, opportunities etc. Along with qualitative information, this report includes the quantitative analysis of various segments in terms of market share, growth, opportunity analysis, market value, etc. for the forecast years. The global hdi market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and geography.

The worldwide market for HDI Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of roughly x.x% over the next nine years, and will reach US$ XX.X Mn in 2028, from US$ XX.X Mn in 2018, according to a new Market.us (Prudour Research) study. Read More

These test data files were used to debug the code used in the following study: "Is the Gini Coefficient Enough? A Microeconomic Data Decomposition Study."

List of test data: 1. it14ih.dta - household-level dataset for Italy. 2. it14ip.dta - person-level dataset for Italy. 3. mx16ih.dta - household-level dataset for Mexico. 4. mx16ip.dta - person-level dataset for Mexico. 5. us18ih.dta - household-level dataset for the USA. 6. us18ip.dta - person-level dataset for the USA.

All files can be used for testing/debugging of the following scripts: lis_theil.R, lis_scv.R, lis_theil_functions.R, lis_scv_functions.R.

These datasets were donloaded from the following website. https://www.lisdatacenter.org/resources/self-teaching/.

Access global HDI prices in locations such as United States, Southeast Asia and China. Includes monthly historical series. Delivered via online charts, Excel, Power BI, and API. Free preview.

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Subscribers can find out export and import data of 23 countries by HS code or product’s name. This demo is helpful for market analysis.

Ranked bottom and top five states, HLI, 2016.

The global High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB market is estimated to be valued at USD 6096.3156 million in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.28% from 2025 to 2033, reaching USD 22862.964 million by 2033. The increasing demand for HDI PCBs in consumer electronics, automotive, and other industries is driving the market growth. HDI PCBs offer several advantages, including reduced size, higher density, and improved performance, making them ideal for applications where space is limited. The increasing adoption of electronic devices and the miniaturization of electronic components are key factors driving the demand for HDI PCBs. The development of new technologies, such as 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), is also expected to boost the demand for HDI PCBs. However, the high cost of HDI PCBs and the lack of skilled labor in the manufacturing process are restraining the market growth. Major players in the market include Unimicron, Epec, LLC, TTM Technologies Inc., RayMing Technology, HiTech Circuits, NCAB Group Corporation, and others. Recent developments include: July 2022: Meiko has acquired NEC Embedded Products, Ltd., Ltd. Meiko Electronics will purchase 403,800 equity shares of NEC Embedded Products, Ltd. as part of the deal. NEC Embedded Products, Ltd. reported sales of $14.03 billion, net assets of $3.61 billion, total assets of $9.98 billion, and an operating loss of 184 million for the year ended March 31, 2022., September 2021: NCAB Group acquired RedBoard Circuits, LLC, in the USA. RedBoard Circuits will contribute to NCAB Group's objective to take on a leading position in the U.S PCB market., December 2021: NCAB Group acquired 100 percent of the shares in META Leiterplatten GmbH & CO. KG based in Villingen-Schwenningen in southern Germany. The company provides customers with PCB solutions in the HMLV (High-Mix-Low-Volume) segment, mainly in the industrial, consumer, and medical sectors. Their suppliers are located in China and Taiwan. This enhances the customer base in China and Taiwan.. Key drivers for this market are: The increasing demand for smaller and more portable electronic devices The rising popularity of wireless technologies The growing adoption of HDI PCBs in automotive and industrial applications The increasing demand for high-speed data transfer rates. Potential restraints include: The high cost of manufacturing HDI PCBs The need for specialized equipment and expertise to manufacture HDI PCBs The long lead times for HDI PCB manufacturing. Notable trends are: One of the key trends in the HDI PCB market is the increasing use of HDI PCBs in mobile devices. Mobile devices have become increasingly popular in recent years, and they are now used for a wide range of applications, including communication, entertainment, and productivity. HDI PCBs are ideal for mobile devices, as they are small, lightweight, and energy-efficient..

Adjusted a food group and nutrient intakes (mean (SE)) across categories of alcoholic beverage preference.

The global printed circuit board market size reached US$ 70.7 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 97.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% during 2024-2032. The increasing demand for consumer electronics, advancements in automotive technology, expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, and the rise in electronic component miniaturization, coupled with stringent environmental regulations fostering innovation and sustainability, are strengthening the printed circuit board demand.

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, substrate, and end use industry.

Survey year, sample size, GDP (per capita, US$), HDI, and Gini index for countries in LAC that participated in the GSHS1, 2009–2013.

In 2023, Switzerland led the ranking of countries with the highest average wealth per adult, with approximately ******* U.S. dollars per person. Luxembourg was ranked second with an average wealth of around ******* U.S. dollars per adult, followed by Hong Kong SAR. However, the figures do not show the actual distribution of wealth. The Gini index shows wealth disparities in countries worldwide. Does wealth guarantee a longer life? As the old adage goes, “money can’t buy you happiness”, yet wealth and income are continuously correlated to the quality of life of individuals in different countries around the world. While greater levels of wealth may not guarantee a higher quality of life, it certainly increases an individual’s chances of having a longer one. Although they do not show the whole picture, life expectancy at birth is higher in the wealthier world regions. Does money bring happiness? A number of the world’s happiest nations also feature in the list of those countries for which average income was highest. Finland, however, which was the happiest country worldwide in 2022, is missing from the list of the top twenty countries with the highest wealth per adult. As such, the explanation for this may be the fact that the larger proportion of the population has access to a high income relative to global levels. Measures of quality of life Criticism of the use of income or wealth as a proxy for quality of life led to the creation of the United Nations’ Human Development Index. Although income is included within the index, it also has other factors taken into account, such as health and education. As such, the countries with the highest human development index can be correlated to those with the highest income levels. That said, none of the above measures seek to assess the physical and mental environmental impact of a high quality of life sourced through high incomes. The happy planet index demonstrates that the inclusion of experienced well-being and ecological footprint in place of income and other proxies for quality of life results in many of the world’s materially poorer nations being included in the happiest.

In 2025, Luxembourg was the country with the highest gross domestic product per capita in the world. Of the 20 listed countries, 13 are in Europe and five are in Asia, alongside the U.S. and Australia. There are no African or Latin American countries among the top 20. Correlation with high living standards While GDP is a useful indicator for measuring the size or strength of an economy, GDP per capita is much more reflective of living standards. For example, when compared to life expectancy or indices such as the Human Development Index or the World Happiness Report, there is a strong overlap - 14 of the 20 countries on this list are also ranked among the 20 happiest countries in 2024, and all 20 have "very high" HDIs. Misleading metrics? GDP per capita figures, however, can be misleading, and to paint a fuller picture of a country's living standards then one must look at multiple metrics. GDP per capita figures can be skewed by inequalities in wealth distribution, and in countries such as those in the Middle East, a relatively large share of the population lives in poverty while a smaller number live affluent lifestyles.

Die Schweiz erreichte beim Index der menschlichen Entwicklung (Human Development Index, HDI) im Jahr 2022 einen Wert von ***** Punkten und war damit das Land auf Platz eins des Rankings. Dahinter folgen Norwegen, Island, Hongkong und Dänemark. Deutschland erreichte mit ***** Punkten Platz sieben. Was ist der Human Development Index? Der Human Development Index, abgekürzt HDI, ist ein Index der menschlichen Entwicklung in den Ländern der Welt. Er wird von den Vereinten Nationen veröffentlicht und gilt als Wohlstandsindikator. Der HDI kann Werte zwischen 0 und 1 annehmen (zur besseren Darstellung wurden die ursprünglichen Werte in dieser Statistik mit 1.000 multipliziert). Je höher der Wert, desto weiter ist die menschliche Entwicklung in den jeweiligen Ländern vorangeschritten. Hochentwickelte Länder weisen einen HDI von mindestens 0,8 auf. Die Zusammensetzung des HDI Der Human Development Index (HDI) ist ein zusammengesetzter Index, der auf drei grundlegenden Dimensionen der menschlichen Entwicklung beruht:

die Fähigkeit, ein langes und gesundes Leben zu führen, gemessen an der Lebenserwartung bei der Geburt die Fähigkeit, Wissen zu erwerben, gemessen an durchschnittlichen Schuljahren und erwarteten Schuljahren die Fähigkeit, einen angemessenen Lebensstandard zu erreichen, gemessen am Bruttonationaleinkommen pro Kopf

Siehe zum Thema auch die entsprechenden Statistiken zum Gender Development Index sowie zum Gender Inequality Index.