Hong Kong vs Netherlands: Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index
Hong Kong
0.955
in 2023
Netherlands
0.955
in 2023
Hong Kong rank
8th
Netherlands rank
8th
Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index over time
- Hong Kong
- Netherlands
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 0.955 against 0.955 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Netherlands ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 8th and Netherlands ranks 8th of 192 regions.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hong Kong averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7947 | 0.8782 | 0.0835 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 0.8725 | 0.9086 | 0.0361 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 0.934 | 0.9394 | 0.0054 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 0.954 | 0.951 | 0.003 | 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, Hong Kong or Netherlands?
- Hong Kong, at 0.955 against 0.955 in Netherlands as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. augmented human development index between Hong Kong and Netherlands?
- 0, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Netherlands?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong and Netherlands rank globally for human development index vs. augmented human development index?
- Hong Kong ranks 8th and Netherlands ranks 8th of 192 regions.
- 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.