Georgia remains in the “very high human development” category, according to the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Based on 2023 data, Georgia ranks 57th out of 193 countries and territories, with an HDI score of 0.844.
However, when adjusted for inequality in health, education, and income, the country’s Inequality-Adjusted HDI (IHDI) drops by over 10% to 0.754. This decline reveals significant disparities in access to core aspects of well-being.
Further adjustments for environmental impact, including CO₂ emissions per capita, result in a Planetary Pressures-Adjusted HDI (PHDI) of 0.772—still higher than global and regional averages.
Georgia’s Gender Inequality Index (GII) stands at 0.257, placing the country 66th out of 172. The GII reflects gaps in reproductive health, political empowerment, and workforce participation.
Georgia’s HDI has risen by nearly 20% since 2000, but progress has slowed in recent years due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to UNDP Resident Representative Douglas Webb, “Georgia’s progress in human development reflects years of effort and investment in health, education, and economic resilience. But the data also tell us where challenges remain, particularly in reducing inequality and building a more inclusive, climate-resilient future.”
