Malta’s Human Development Index
#67 of 190 in the Human Development Index progress rankings
The Human Development Index (HDI) combines life expectancy, educational attainment, and income metrics to assess overall societal progress. It offers a comprehensive look at development and quality of life, reflecting national advancement. Scores ranges from 0 to 1 (higher is better).
Key insights
- From 1990 to 2022, Human Development Index changed by +0.190.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2021→2022): +0.010.
- Lowest level: 0.730 in 1990.
- Highest level: 0.920 in 2022.
Human Development Index Chart (1990–2022)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Human Development Index Table (1990–2022)
| Year | Human Development Index |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.730 |
| 1991 | 0.730 |
| 1992 | 0.730 |
| 1993 | 0.750 |
| 1994 | 0.750 |
| 1995 | 0.760 |
| 1996 | 0.750 |
| 1997 | 0.760 |
| 1998 | 0.770 |
| 1999 | 0.780 |
| 2000 | 0.780 |
| 2001 | 0.790 |
| 2002 | 0.800 |
| 2003 | 0.810 |
| 2004 | 0.830 |
| 2005 | 0.830 |
| 2006 | 0.830 |
| 2007 | 0.840 |
| 2008 | 0.840 |
| 2009 | 0.850 |
| 2010 | 0.860 |
| 2011 | 0.860 |
| 2012 | 0.870 |
| 2013 | 0.870 |
| 2014 | 0.880 |
| 2015 | 0.890 |
| 2016 | 0.890 |
| 2017 | 0.900 |
| 2018 | 0.900 |
| 2019 | 0.910 |
| 2020 | 0.900 |
| 2021 | 0.910 |
| 2022 | 0.920 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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