What is augmented human development index in Eswatini?

Augmented human development index in Eswatini was 0.2266 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 Eswatini?

The highest recorded value was 0.2266 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1870.

How does Eswatini rank for augmented human development index?

Eswatini ranks 144th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Eswatini?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Eswatini 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 Eswatini

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

Eswatini: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2266 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2266

World rank

144th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2266

in 2020

All-time low

0.024

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Eswatini, 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 Eswatini stood at 0.2266. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 12.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Eswatini peaked at 0.2266 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.024, in 1870.

Eswatini ranks 144th 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	0.024	0.024	0.024	1
1880s	0.0254	0.0254	0.0254	1
1890s	0.032	0.032	0.032	1
1900s	0.0344	0.0344	0.0344	1
1910s	0.035	0.035	0.035	1
1920s	0.0514	0.0481	0.0547	2
1930s	0.0602	0.0572	0.0632	2
1950s	0.0801	0.0757	0.0845	2
1960s	0.108	0.0935	0.1225	2
1970s	0.1538	0.1513	0.1564	2
1980s	0.1964	0.1879	0.2049	2
1990s	0.2228	0.2193	0.2264	2
2000s	0.1932	0.188	0.1984	2
2010s	0.2112	0.2009	0.2216	2
2020s	0.2266	0.2266	0.2266	1

Countries ranked near Eswatini

141 Congo 0.2276 compare
142 Nicaragua 0.2273 compare
143 Laos 0.2271 compare
145 Rwanda 0.2243 compare
146 Togo 0.2241 compare
147 Cameroon 0.2207 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

More reference data data for Eswatini

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Summer temperature anomalies 1.45 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.5399 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7504 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.6507 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 166.82 2010 = 100 (2019)
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 Eswatini?: Augmented human development index in Eswatini was 0.2266 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 Eswatini?: The highest recorded value was 0.2266 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Eswatini?: The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1870.
How does Eswatini rank for augmented human development index?: Eswatini ranks 144th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Eswatini?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini 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.