Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities was 8.1% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom is 8.1%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in United Kingdom peaked at 8.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 7.9%, in 2014.
United Kingdom ranks 143rd of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.9% | — |
| 2011 | 8.2% | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 8.0% | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 7.9% | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7.9% | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 8.2% | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 8.4% | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 8.0% | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 8.0% | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 8.5% | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 8.2% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 8.2% | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 8.1% | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 8.1% | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 8.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.9%, 92% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 8.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.3%, 98% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.2% | 7.9% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.2% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in United Kingdom?
- Reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities in United Kingdom was 8.1% 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8.9% in 2010.
- What is the lowest reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.9% in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities?
- United Kingdom ranks 143rd out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.