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  2. A developed country, or high-income country, is a sovereign state that has a high quality of life, developed economy, and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less industrialized nations.

  3. It is the basis for international classifications such as developed country, developing country and least developed country, and for a field of practice and research that in various ways engages with international development processes.

    • Norway. According to the UN Development Report, Norway is the most developed nation in the world. Norway has an HDI of 0.954, making it a "very high development" country.
    • Switzerland. The second most-developed country in the world is Switzerland, with an HDI of .0946. Switzerland's life expectancy is even higher than Norway's at 83.6 years.
    • Ireland. With an HDI of 0.942, Ireland is the third-most developed country. Ireland moved up in the UN's rankings faster than any other country in the last five years.
    • Germany. Germany ranks fourth for the most developed countries. Germany's HDI is 0.939, tied with Hong Kong. Germany's high HDI is driven by its high quality of life and a strong economy, which is the strongest in Europe and the fourth-largest in the world.
  4. Oct 22, 2020 · The first definition is not really a definition but rather a classification. The World Bank considers any country with Gross National Income (GNI) per capita $12,536 or higher to be high-income, and therefore developed.

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