South Korea vs Liechtenstein: Human Development Index
South Korea
0.937
in 2023
Liechtenstein
0.938
in 2023
South Korea rank
20th
Liechtenstein rank
17th
Human Development Index over time
- South Korea
- Liechtenstein
How they compare
Liechtenstein currently reports 0.938 against 0.937 in South Korea, a difference of 0.001.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Liechtenstein has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 20th and Liechtenstein ranks 17th of 192 countries.
Liechtenstein has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Liechtenstein | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8597 | 0.9009 | 0.0412 | Liechtenstein |
| 2010s | 0.9114 | 0.9238 | 0.0124 | Liechtenstein |
| 2020s | 0.9315 | 0.934 | 0.0025 | Liechtenstein |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, South Korea or Liechtenstein?
- Liechtenstein, at 0.938 against 0.937 in South Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between South Korea and Liechtenstein?
- 0.001, with Liechtenstein ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Liechtenstein?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Liechtenstein rank globally for human development index?
- South Korea ranks 20th and Liechtenstein ranks 17th 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. 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.