Korea ranks 12th in the world in terms of the human development index, also called the "quality of life index."

This indicator is calculated by the United Nations Development Program on the basis of such criteria as personal incomes, life expectancy at birth and access to education. In total there are data for 169 countries. Korea's "neighbors" in place in the index were Japan (11th) and Switzerland (13th)

The most prosperous country in the world The United Nations Development Program recognized Norway. Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Ireland also entered the top five. Russia ranked 65th in this rating. The last places were the African countries - Niger, Congo and Zimbabwe. North Korea was not included in the list, as it does not publish all the data necessary for calculations.

As noted in the United Nations Development Program, the human development index in the world as a whole is gradually growing . In other words, the average population of the planet is a year from year, more healthy, well-to-do and well-educated . But, of course, in different places this process goes at different speeds, at times even turning back . It is noteworthy that in terms of improving the quality of life over the forty-year period since 1970, Korea is among the top ten page n World . In addition to her in the top ten also featured Oman, China, Nepal, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Laos, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco .

November 26, 2010
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