Human Development Index in North Sulawesi has Increased Since 2016
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The Human Development Index (HDI) in North Sulawesi Province showed an upward trend from 2016 to 2019. This is evident from the HDI reports of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) in the province.
Despite showing an increasing trend since 2016, the HDI value experienced a slight decrease in 2020. BPS records show that the HDI value of North Sulawesi rose to 71.05 points in 2016. This value continued to rise, reaching 72.99 in 2019. In 2020, the HDI value decreased by 0.06 points compared to the previous year, reaching 72.93.
Looking at the regencies/cities, Manado City had the highest HDI value, namely 78.93 points, followed by Tomohon City (76.69) and Minahasa Regency (75.29). Meanwhile, Bolaang Mongondow Selatan Regency had the lowest HDI value at 65 points.
In 2020, North Sulawesi's HDI ranked sixth nationally and was above the national HDI value of 71.94.
The HDI is an important indicator for measuring the success of building the quality of life of the community. The HDI is formed by three basic dimensions, namely long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living.
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