What is augmented human development index in Iran?

Augmented human development index in Iran was 0.3719 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 Iran?

The highest recorded value was 0.3719 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0252 in 1870.

How does Iran rank for augmented human development index?

Iran ranks 92nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Iran?

Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Iran 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 Iran

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

Iran: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.3719 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.3719

World rank

92nd

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.3719

in 2020

All-time low

0.0252

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Iran, 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 Iran stood at 0.3719. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 18.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Iran peaked at 0.3719 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0252, in 1870.

That places Iran 92nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

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	0.0252	0.0252	0.0252	1
1880s	0.0256	0.0256	0.0256	1
1890s	0.0261	0.0261	0.0261	1
1900s	0.0265	0.0265	0.0265	1
1910s	0.0342	0.0342	0.0342	1
1920s	0.0416	0.04	0.0433	2
1930s	0.0506	0.0461	0.0552	2
1950s	0.0909	0.0871	0.0946	2
1960s	0.104	0.0945	0.1134	2
1970s	0.1399	0.1313	0.1484	2
1980s	0.1761	0.1662	0.1859	2
1990s	0.2257	0.2115	0.2399	2
2000s	0.288	0.2786	0.2974	2
2010s	0.3314	0.314	0.3489	2
2020s	0.3719	0.3719	0.3719	1

Countries ranked near Iran

89 Namibia 0.3788 compare
90 Russia 0.3766 compare
91 Cuba 0.3759 compare
93 El Salvador 0.3715 compare
94 Sao Tome and Principe 0.3676 compare
95 Qatar 0.3615 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

More reference data data for Iran

Spring temperature anomalies 0.0713 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.2419 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.27 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 4,030 2010 = 100 (2025)
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 Iran?: Augmented human development index in Iran was 0.3719 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 Iran?: The highest recorded value was 0.3719 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Iran?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0252 in 1870.
How does Iran rank for augmented human development index?: Iran ranks 92nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Iran?: Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran 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.