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Human Development Index score of Southern Africa in 2023, by country

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Release date

May 2025

Region

Africa

Survey time period

2023

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded. Therefore, data may differ from the original three-decimal scores. 


The Human Development Index is 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. Countries are grouped into four categories based on their HDI score.

Very high human development: 0.800 and above
High human development: 0.700-0.799
Medium human development: 0.550-0.699
Low human development: Below 0.550

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Human Development Index of Southern Africa 2023, by country

Published by Zeynep Dierks, Mar 10, 2026

In 2023, South Africa scored **** points in the Human Development Index (HDI), which indicated a high level of development. Moreover, this was the highest score achieved in the Southern African region. Botswana followed closely behind, with an HDI of **** points. Conversely, Mozambique recorded the lowest in the region with **** points, which signifies low human development. 

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