South Africa vs Saint Lucia: Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index
South Africa
0.741
in 2023
Saint Lucia
0.748
in 2023
South Africa rank
106th
Saint Lucia rank
103rd
Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index over time
- South Africa
- Saint Lucia
How they compare
Saint Lucia currently reports 0.748 against 0.741 in South Africa, a difference of 0.007.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Saint Lucia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 106th and Saint Lucia ranks 103rd of 192 countries.
Saint Lucia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Saint Lucia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6428 | 0.6963 | 0.0535 | Saint Lucia |
| 2000s | 0.6238 | 0.7296 | 0.1058 | Saint Lucia |
| 2010s | 0.711 | 0.7517 | 0.0407 | Saint Lucia |
| 2020s | 0.7308 | 0.7382 | 0.0075 | Saint Lucia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index vs. augmented human development index, South Africa or Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia, at 0.748 against 0.741 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. augmented human development index between South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 0.007, with Saint Lucia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Saint Lucia rank globally for human development index vs. augmented human development index?
- South Africa ranks 106th and Saint Lucia ranks 103rd of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development.