Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in Netherlands
Netherlands: Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities was 6.6% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in Netherlands, 2010–2023
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Netherlands is 6.6%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Netherlands peaked at 7.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6.5%, in 2022.
Netherlands ranks 156th of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.5% | — |
| 2011 | 7.0% | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 7.0% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7.1% | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 7.0% | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 7.3% | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 7.3% | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 7.5% | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 7.4% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 7.5% | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 6.7% | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 6.6% | +1.4% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 6.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.9%, 74% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 6.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.3%, 79% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.2% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.8% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Netherlands?
- Reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Netherlands was 6.6% in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.5% in 2022.
- How does Netherlands rank for reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities?
- Netherlands ranks 156th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage difference between the IHDI value and the HDI value.