India Advances to 130th Rank in 2025 Human Development Report Key Insights and Challenges
India has seen a notable rise in its ranking on the Human Development Index (HDI), improving from 133rd to 130th position in the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The country’s HDI value has increased from 0.676 in 2022 to 0.685 in 2023, reflecting significant improvements in health and education, despite persistent income and gender disparities. The report also underscores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping India’s future development trajectory.
The latest HDR, released on May 6, 2025, brings attention to India’s remarkable recovery from the pandemic, with improvements in life expectancy and education. However, significant challenges remain, particularly regarding income inequality and gender disparities.
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Why in the news? | India Advances to 130th Rank in 2025 Human Development Report: Key Insights and Challenges |
HDI Rank (2023) | 130th (Up from 133rd in 2022) |
HDI Value (2023) | 0.685 (Up from 0.676 in 2022) |
Life Expectancy (2023) | 72 years (highest recorded) |
Average Schooling Years | 13 years (Up from 8.2 years in 1990) |
GNI per capita | $9046.76 (Up from $2167.22 in 1990) |
Multidimensional Poverty Reduction | 135 million people lifted from poverty (2015-16 to 2019-21) |
AI Talent Retention | 20% of AI researchers remain in India (up from nearly 0% in 2019) |
Global HDI Trends | Slowest progress globally since 1990 |
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