South Korea vs Slovenia: Human Development Index groups
South Korea
0.937
in 2023
Slovenia
0.931
in 2023
South Korea rank
20th
Slovenia rank
21st
Human Development Index groups over time
- South Korea
- Slovenia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 0.937 against 0.931 in Slovenia, a difference of 0.006.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 20th and Slovenia ranks 21st of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 3 and Slovenia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Slovenia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7827 | 0.767 | 0.0157 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 0.8597 | 0.8699 | 0.0102 | Slovenia |
| 2010s | 0.9114 | 0.909 | 0.0024 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 0.9315 | 0.9248 | 0.0067 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, South Korea or Slovenia?
- South Korea, at 0.937 against 0.931 in Slovenia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between South Korea and Slovenia?
- 0.006, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Slovenia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Slovenia rank globally for human development index groups?
- South Korea ranks 20th and Slovenia ranks 21st of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Human Development Index groups. 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.