What is augmented human development index in Hong Kong?

Augmented human development index in Hong Kong was 0.6184 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 Hong Kong?

The highest recorded value was 0.6247 in 2015.

What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Hong Kong?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0378 in 1870.

How does Hong Kong rank for augmented human development index?

Hong Kong ranks 38th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Hong Kong?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong

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

Hong Kong: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.6184 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.6184

World rank

38th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.6247

in 2015

All-time low

0.0378

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Hong Kong, 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 Hong Kong stood at 0.6184.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Hong Kong peaked at 0.6247 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0378, in 1870.

Hong Kong ranks 38th of 162 countries on this measure, in the top 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	0.0378	0.0378	0.0378	1
1880s	0.0385	0.0385	0.0385	1
1890s	0.0407	0.0407	0.0407	1
1900s	0.0685	0.0685	0.0685	1
1910s	0.0946	0.0946	0.0946	1
1920s	0.1508	0.1441	0.1576	2
1930s	0.1762	0.1691	0.1833	2
1950s	0.2362	0.229	0.2434	2
1960s	0.2685	0.2566	0.2804	2
1970s	0.316	0.3046	0.3273	2
1980s	0.3826	0.3696	0.3957	2
1990s	0.4629	0.4405	0.4853	2
2000s	0.536	0.5044	0.5675	2
2010s	0.612	0.5992	0.6247	2
2020s	0.6184	0.6184	0.6184	1

Countries ranked near Hong Kong

35 Croatia 0.632 compare
36 Poland 0.619 compare
37 Singapore 0.6186 compare
39 Bahamas 0.6175 compare
40 Trinidad and Tobago 0.601 compare
41 Costa Rica 0.5879 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

More reference data data for Hong Kong

Spring temperature anomalies 1.42 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.441 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.2868 °C (2026)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7318 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.72 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 147.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
Civil liberties rating 4 (2025)
Free country 1 (2025)
Precipitation anomalies 55.66 millimeters (2025)
Annual precipitation 1,808 millimeters (2025)

All data for Hong Kong →

Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Hong Kong?: Augmented human development index in Hong Kong was 0.6184 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 Hong Kong?: The highest recorded value was 0.6247 in 2015.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Hong Kong?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0378 in 1870.
How does Hong Kong rank for augmented human development index?: Hong Kong ranks 38th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Hong Kong?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hong Kong 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.