India ranks 158th in ‘human capital’ score, behind Sudan
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1. A study published in The Lancet says India is ranked at 158 out of 195 countries in 2016.
2. The study ranks the countries based on the level of investment in human capital.
3. Human capital- Human capital is recognised as the level of education and health in a population and is considered an important determinant of economic growth.
Important Facts:
4.India ranks 158th in the world for its investment in education and health sector.
5.South Asian countries ranking below India are Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
6.Countries that are ahead of India in the region are Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives.
7.India is behind Sudan and ahead of Namibia in the ranking.
8.The U.S. is ranked 27th, China at 44th and Pakistan at 164th.
9.The study concluded that there is association between investment in education and health and improved human capital and GDP.
