What is augmented human development index in Cameroon?

Augmented human development index in Cameroon was 0.2207 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 Cameroon?

The highest recorded value was 0.2316 in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0189 in 1890.

How does Cameroon rank for augmented human development index?

Cameroon ranks 147th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Cameroon?

Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cameroon 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 Cameroon

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

Cameroon: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2207 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2207

World rank

147th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2316

in 2015

All-time low

0.0189

in 1890

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Cameroon, 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 Cameroon stood at 0.2207.

That represents a change of up 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Cameroon peaked at 0.2316 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0189, in 1890.

That places Cameroon 147th 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	0.019	0.019	0.019	1
1880s	0.0193	0.0193	0.0193	1
1890s	0.0189	0.0189	0.0189	1
1900s	0.0223	0.0223	0.0223	1
1910s	0.0244	0.0244	0.0244	1
1920s	0.0245	0.0242	0.0248	2
1930s	0.0315	0.0272	0.0358	2
1950s	0.0683	0.0624	0.0742	2
1960s	0.0987	0.0962	0.1012	2
1970s	0.1176	0.1105	0.1247	2
1980s	0.1565	0.1437	0.1693	2
1990s	0.1855	0.1832	0.1878	2
2000s	0.2002	0.1948	0.2056	2
2010s	0.2248	0.218	0.2316	2
2020s	0.2207	0.2207	0.2207	1

Countries ranked near Cameroon

144 Eswatini 0.2266 compare
145 Rwanda 0.2243 compare
146 Togo 0.2241 compare
148 Cambodia 0.2147 compare
149 Ethiopia 0.2061 compare
150 Equatorial Guinea 0.2057 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4712 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Cameroon?: Augmented human development index in Cameroon was 0.2207 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 Cameroon?: The highest recorded value was 0.2316 in 2015.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Cameroon?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0189 in 1890.
How does Cameroon rank for augmented human development index?: Cameroon ranks 147th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Cameroon?: Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon 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.