Human Development Index
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Infographic: South Africa’s human development by numbers
Human development in South Africa is steadily rising, according to the United Nations Development Programme. In its 2015 Human Development Index (HDI), which ranks 188 countries, South Africa is improving in life expectancy at birth, average years of schooling and annual income per person. Presented here are some of the facts and figures from the index.
Analysis: South Africa’s Performance in UNDP Human Development Report 2015
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SA’s human development index rising
South Africa steady on human development
South Africa's marginal improvement in the UN's Human Development Index supports future investment potential in terms of an active, healthy and educated workforce capable of high levels of productivity.
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