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Where is Ireland on the HDI?
Ireland’s HDI value for 2019 is 0.955— which put the country in the very high human development category—positioning it at 2 out of 189 countries and territories. The rank is shared with Switzerland.
Why is Ireland so great?
Without a doubt, Ireland has some of the most impressive scenery in the world, let alone Europe – and we’re proud of it, too! Ireland is an ancient land of mysticism and history with stunning nature, scenery, flora and fauna all in arms reach. Prepare to be amazed.
Why is Ireland the best country?
Ireland’s overall ranking was due to high scoring in its global contribution to international peace and security, prosperity and equality, health and wellbeing and culture categories. Its ranking in global contribution to world order, planet and climate, and science and technology were slightly lower.
What is the HDI value of Ireland 2019?
2.1- Ireland’s HDI value and rank Ireland’s HDI value for 2019 is 0.955— which put the country in the very high human development category—positioning it at 2 out of 189 countries and territories. The rank is shared with Switzerland.
Where does Ireland rank on the UN’s Human Development Index?
Ireland now ranks fourth in the world in the UN’s Human Development Index, a widely-accepted measure of living conditions or quality of life across the globe. Between 2012 and 2017, Ireland jumped 13 places on the index published yearly by the UN Development Programme, and now sits behind only Norway, Switzerland and Australia.
Where does Ireland rank in the world’s best countries?
Ireland is No. 23 overall in the 2021 Best Countries rankings, after not being ranked in 2020. It also appears in the top 10 for the Open for Business subranking. Read our methodology to see how the scores and rankings were calculated. Read our methodology to see how the scores and rankings were calculated.
How does Ireland rank on the Global Gender Inequality Index?
While Ireland has moved faster up the rankings than any other of the 189 countries under consideration, it is ranked less favourably when it comes to gender inequality, lying in 23rd position. It also slips to 11th place when the index is adjusted to take account of inequality.