Human Development Index (HDI) of Sumatera Utara in 2018 reached 71.18.

· Human development in Sumatera Utara continues to progress. In 2018, the North Sumatra Human Development Index (HDI) reached 71.18. This figure increased by 0.61 points or grew by 0.86 percent compared to 2017.

· Babies born in Sumatera Utara in 2018 have hopes to live up to 68.61 years, 0.24 years longer than the previous year.

· Children who are 7 years old in 2018 hope to enjoy education for 13.14 years, 0.04 years longer than 2017.

· Residents aged 25 years and above have studied for 9.34 years on average, 0.09 years longer than the previous year.

· In 2018, the people of Sumatera Utara make ends meet with an average per capita expenditure of 10.39 million rupiah per year, an increase of 355 thousand rupiah compared to the previous year.