What is augmented human development index in Ethiopia?

Augmented human development index in Ethiopia was 0.2061 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 Ethiopia?

The highest recorded value was 0.2061 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0178 in 1870.

How does Ethiopia rank for augmented human development index?

Ethiopia ranks 149th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Ethiopia?

Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2061 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2061

World rank

149th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2061

in 2020

All-time low

0.0178

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Ethiopia, 1870–2020

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

Analysis

Ethiopia recorded 0.2061 for augmented human development index in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 37.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Ethiopia peaked at 0.2061 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0178, in 1870.

Ethiopia ranks 149th 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	0.0178	0.0178	0.0178	1
1880s	0.0178	0.0178	0.0178	1
1890s	0.019	0.019	0.019	1
1900s	0.0191	0.0191	0.0191	1
1910s	0.02	0.02	0.02	1
1920s	0.0218	0.0201	0.0235	2
1930s	0.0254	0.0251	0.0258	2
1950s	0.0354	0.0329	0.0379	2
1960s	0.046	0.0429	0.0491	2
1970s	0.0507	0.0473	0.0541	2
1980s	0.0555	0.0538	0.0572	2
1990s	0.0893	0.0733	0.1054	2
2000s	0.1196	0.1159	0.1233	2
2010s	0.1582	0.1494	0.1671	2
2020s	0.2061	0.2061	0.2061	1

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

146 Togo 0.2241 compare
147 Cameroon 0.2207 compare
148 Cambodia 0.2147 compare
150 Equatorial Guinea 0.2057 compare
151 Niger 0.2015 compare
152 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.1972 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Ethiopia?: Augmented human development index in Ethiopia was 0.2061 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 Ethiopia?: The highest recorded value was 0.2061 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Ethiopia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0178 in 1870.
How does Ethiopia rank for augmented human development index?: Ethiopia ranks 149th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Ethiopia?: Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia 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.