10 Most Developed Countries in the World Heading into 2024

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4. Ireland

HDI Ranking: 8

GDP Per Capita: $104,038

Composite Score: 4

Ireland’s real GDP growth for 2023 was revised upwards to 4.9%, with expectations of continued expansion in 2024, reaching 4.1%, according to the European Commission. The unemployment rate remained low at 4.3% in December 2022, reflecting a strong labor market. The country’s year-on-year inflation rate is expected to stabilize, decreasing from 4.4% in 2023 to 2.1% in 2024.

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