What is augmented human development index in Burundi?

Augmented human development index in Burundi was 0.1257 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 Burundi?

The highest recorded value was 0.1568 in 2010.

What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Burundi?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0195 in 1870.

How does Burundi rank for augmented human development index?

Burundi ranks 161st out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Burundi?

Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Burundi 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 Burundi

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

Burundi: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.1257 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.1257

World rank

161st

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.1568

in 2010

All-time low

0.0195

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Burundi, 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 Burundi stood at 0.1257.

The figure is down 19.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Burundi peaked at 0.1568 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0195, in 1870.

That places Burundi 161st out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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	0.0195	0.0195	0.0195	1
1880s	0.0219	0.0219	0.0219	1
1890s	0.0237	0.0237	0.0237	1
1900s	0.0251	0.0251	0.0251	1
1910s	0.031	0.031	0.031	1
1920s	0.0357	0.0325	0.0388	2
1930s	0.0423	0.0419	0.0427	2
1950s	0.0588	0.055	0.0626	2
1960s	0.0788	0.0713	0.0864	2
1970s	0.082	0.0792	0.0848	2
1980s	0.1023	0.0943	0.1102	2
1990s	0.11	0.0976	0.1224	2
2000s	0.1347	0.1282	0.1412	2
2010s	0.1441	0.1315	0.1568	2
2020s	0.1257	0.1257	0.1257	1

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Burundi?: Augmented human development index in Burundi was 0.1257 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 Burundi?: The highest recorded value was 0.1568 in 2010.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Burundi?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0195 in 1870.
How does Burundi rank for augmented human development index?: Burundi ranks 161st out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Burundi?: Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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.