Human Development Index in Nepal
Summary
Nepal's Human Development Index (HDI) stands at 0.622, placing it in the medium human development category, showing recent improvements but lagging behind many South Asian countries due to economic and social challenges.
Key Points
- Nepal’s HDI value is 0.622, ranking 145th and categorized as medium human development.
- Nepal’s HDI is higher than Afghanistan and Pakistan but lower than India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Iran.
- Recent improvement in Nepal’s HDI (+0.017) reflects progress in health, education, and living standards.
- Challenges include low per capita income, poverty, unemployment, poor education and healthcare quality, inequality, and weak governance.
