Azerbaijan leads South Caucasus countries in human capital index

Azerbaijan is leading the South Caucasus countries in the human capital index, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Human Capital Report 2013.

Azerbaijan ranks 64th among 122 countries with a score of -0.157 points, the WEF said.

Armenia took 73rd place with -0.218 points. The worst result in the region belongs to Georgia, which ranks 77th with a score of -0.258 points.

The calculation of the rating was based on an analysis of four additional indicators, that is, in terms of 'Education' Azerbaijan took 71st place with a score of -0.153 points, in terms of 'Health and wellness' 94th place (-0.414 points), 'Workforce and employment' 55th place (-0.016 points) and 'Enabling environment' 55th place (-0.016 points).

The rating is led by Switzerland, Finland and Singapore, with 1.455, 1.406 and 1.232 points respectively.


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