Human Development Reports

I came across the Human Development Reports-site today.

Here's the 1999 ranks for the Human Development Index.

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HDI: A composite index measuring average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development—a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living.

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The Ranking
1 Norway
0.939

2 Australia
0.936

3 Canada
0.936

4 Sweden
0.936

5 Belgium
0.935

6 United States
0.934

7 Iceland
0.932

8 Netherlands
0.931

9 Japan
0.928

10 Finland
0.925

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Here's a list linking to the top-ranked countries, divided by indicator.

If you ever think about moving, make sure you move to one of those ten countries :)

While you're at it, make sure to check the indicators of the bottom-ranked (African) countries. Makes one realize how happy most of us should be...

I don't view big differences between Belgium and France or another west European countries. So, why Belgium is in the ten list and not its neighbour?

I think we can speak french in Belgium, it will make my migration easier :)

Thanks Neg :)
107 South Africa
0.695
I love my country problems and all so i will stay
Regards
Mike

We should deport our dumbass Canadian Prime Minister to Norway to decrease their Knowledge ratio and finally have the First Spot! :)

I think you could safely avoid all the countries on the list after the first 110 or so - round the 130 mark you are talking about less coutries than war-zones. I for one find it vaguely sad and disturbing that we as a society (ie the people at the top of the list) can dispationately quantify the inequalities in this world into a neat little point scale. But like titanmike said, everybody has to live somewhere, and there but by the grace of God go I. We have a family toast (for xmas and the like) which I think is appropriate here:

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To those less fortunate than ourselves...

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I look forward to the day when all nations on that list can all be 0.9something.

im just glad to be amoungst such good company!

As much as I love and admire this country, I can't believe the USA actually made it to the top ten. To see it there is somewhat of a shock, but a nice surprise.

::Chelle::