UAE ranks 1st regionally, 15th globally in UN Human Development Index
Baku, May 12, AZERTAC
The United Arab Emirates has maintained its leading position among countries with “very high human development” climbing 11 spots globally in the 2025 Human Development Index (HDI) report issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), compared to its 2021–2022 ranking, according to WAM.
The United Arab Emirates ranked 15th globally out of 193 countries covered by the report, outperforming nations including Canada, the United States, Japan, Australia, and Korea. It remains the only Arab country in the top 20 — a distinction reflecting its commitment to a comprehensive development vision that prioritises human wellbeing. The country’s approach integrates healthcare, education, and quality of life, positioning it as a global model for sustainability and human capital development.
The 2025 Human Development Report "A matter of choice: people and possibilities in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)", gave the UAE an HDI score of 0.94.
The UAE also ranked third globally in net migration of AI-skilled professionals in 2023, based on LinkedIn data — underscoring its appeal as a global hub for AI talent.
The report noted that high-income countries like the UAE are net beneficiaries of specialised talent, while lower-income nations face losses. It called for a cooperative digital economy where humans and AI work in tandem, with a focus on empowering people through knowledge and technology for inclusive and sustainable growth.
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