List of Malaysian states by Human Development Index

Today we are going to address a very important topic, List of Malaysian states by Human Development Index, which has become relevant in different aspects of daily life. This issue has aroused the interest of many people and has generated an intense debate in society in general. List of Malaysian states by Human Development Index is a topic that has been the subject of study, reflection and analysis by experts in various disciplines, who have dedicated time and effort to understanding its implications and consequences. Throughout this article, we will explore different perspectives on List of Malaysian states by Human Development Index, examine its impact in different areas, and discuss possible solutions or approaches to effectively address this issue.

This is a list of Malaysian states and federal territories by Human Development Index (HDI) as of 2023.^[1]

This article uses the Malaysia Human Development Index (MHDI), which is an index developed by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) to evaluate the level of human development which is the main criteria in measuring the progress of a country aside from economic aspects. The MHDI comprises three dimensions, namely: long and healthy life, access to knowledge, and a decent standard of living. The measure is developed based on the Human Development Index report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Rank	State or federal territory	HDI (2023)
Very High Human Development
1	Kuala Lumpur	0.890
	Putrajaya
3	Labuan	0.843
4	Penang	0.839
5	Selangor	0.837
6	Malacca	0.822
7	Negeri Sembilan	0.820
-	Malaysia (average)	0.816
8	Sarawak	0.813
9	Pahang	0.801
10	Johor	0.796
11	Perak	0.790
12	Terengganu	0.782
13	Kedah	0.770
	Perlis
15	Sabah	0.766
16	Kelantan	0.755

See also

• List of countries by Human Development Index

References

1. ^ "Malaysia Human Development Index (MHDI), 2023". dosm.gov.my. Retrieved 11 December 2024.