Azerbaijan takes 91st place in UN “Human Development Index” report

In its annual report on the quality of life worldwide, the United Nations Development Program said more should be done to address international environmental concerns and that sustainability must become a way of life as the world population grows above 7 billion.

Among the 187 nations surveyed, Norway, Australia and the Netherlands topped the annual Human Development Index while Congo, Niger and Burundi were listed last.

Azerbaijan took 91st place in the report. According to the document, average length of life makes 70.7 years. Average statistics term of education is 8 years 6 months, but this year the mentioned indicator is supposed to rise up to 11 years 8 months. GDP per head makes $8.666 in Azerbaijan. Compared to last year, HDI has improved in Azerbaijan.

According to rating, Azerbaijan took 50th place for gender equality in the world.


/APA/