Australia vs Hong Kong: Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index
Australia
0.958
in 2023
Hong Kong
0.955
in 2023
Australia rank
7th
Hong Kong rank
8th
Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index over time
- Australia
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Australia currently reports 0.958 against 0.955 in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Australia ahead.
Australia ranks 7th and Hong Kong ranks 8th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 3 and Hong Kong in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8785 | 0.7947 | 0.0838 | Australia |
| 2000s | 0.9116 | 0.8725 | 0.0391 | Australia |
| 2010s | 0.9381 | 0.934 | 0.0041 | Australia |
| 2020s | 0.9535 | 0.954 | 0.0005 | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index vs. augmented human development index, Australia or Hong Kong?
- Australia, at 0.958 against 0.955 in Hong Kong as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. augmented human development index between Australia and Hong Kong?
- 0.003, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Hong Kong?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Australia and Hong Kong rank globally for human development index vs. augmented human development index?
- Australia ranks 7th and Hong Kong ranks 8th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development.