Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in Russia
Russia: Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities was 8.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in Russia, 2010–2023
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Russia recorded 8.9% for reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 22.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Russia peaked at 11.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 8.8%, in 2022.
Russia ranks 132nd of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in Russia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.3% | — |
| 2011 | 10.8% | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 11.6% | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 11.4% | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 10.8% | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 10.2% | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 9.9% | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 9.2% | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 9.0% | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 9.0% | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 9.0% | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 8.8% | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 8.9% | +0.6% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 8.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.9%, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Russia's 8.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.3%, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.4% | 9.0% | 11.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.9% | 8.8% | 9.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Russia?
- Reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in Russia was 8.9% 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.6% in 2012.
- What is the lowest reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.8% in 2022.
- How does Russia rank for reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities?
- Russia ranks 132nd out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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.