What is augmented human development index in Burkina Faso?

Augmented human development index in Burkina Faso was 0.2311 in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest augmented human development index recorded in Burkina Faso?

The highest recorded value was 0.2311 in 2020.

What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Burkina Faso?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0285 in 1870.

How does Burkina Faso rank for augmented human development index?

Burkina Faso ranks 139th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Burkina Faso?

Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?

The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Augmented Human Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Augmented Human Development Index in Burkina Faso

Name: Augmented Human Development Index in Burkina Faso
Creator: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Burkina Faso: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2311 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2311

World rank

139th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2311

in 2020

All-time low

0.0285

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Burkina Faso, 1870–2020

Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2020, augmented human development index in Burkina Faso stood at 0.2311. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is up 23.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Burkina Faso peaked at 0.2311 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0285, in 1870.

Burkina Faso ranks 139th of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1870s	0.0285	0.0285	0.0285	1
1880s	0.0294	0.0294	0.0294	1
1890s	0.0305	0.0305	0.0305	1
1900s	0.0316	0.0316	0.0316	1
1910s	0.0362	0.0362	0.0362	1
1920s	0.0359	0.0359	0.036	2
1930s	0.038	0.0356	0.0405	2
1950s	0.0475	0.046	0.049	2
1960s	0.0582	0.0564	0.06	2
1970s	0.0583	0.0548	0.0618	2
1980s	0.0782	0.0776	0.0788	2
1990s	0.1052	0.0866	0.1238	2
2000s	0.1565	0.1479	0.1651	2
2010s	0.1851	0.1836	0.1866	2
2020s	0.2311	0.2311	0.2311	1

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

136 Madagascar 0.2395 compare
137 Mauritania 0.2366 compare
138 Mozambique 0.2325 compare
140 Guinea-Bissau 0.2291 compare
141 Congo 0.2276 compare
142 Nicaragua 0.2273 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

More reference data data for Burkina Faso

Spring temperature anomalies 0.4817 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies -0.0198 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.53 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3271 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 136.48 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Burkina Faso?: Augmented human development index in Burkina Faso was 0.2311 in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest augmented human development index recorded in Burkina Faso?: The highest recorded value was 0.2311 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Burkina Faso?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0285 in 1870.
How does Burkina Faso rank for augmented human development index?: Burkina Faso ranks 139th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Burkina Faso?: Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?: The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Augmented Human Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Augmented Human Development Index
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 163 places, 3,421 data points, 1870–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The AHDI seeks to give a historical perspective on human development, in four dimensions: healthy life, knowledge, a decent standard of living, and civil and political freedom.