What is augmented human development index in Iraq?

Augmented human development index in Iraq was 0.3146 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 Iraq?

The highest recorded value was 0.3146 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0282 in 1880.

How does Iraq rank for augmented human development index?

Iraq ranks 110th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Iraq?

Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Iraq 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 Iraq

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

Iraq: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.3146 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.3146

World rank

110th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.3146

in 2020

All-time low

0.0282

in 1880

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Iraq, 1870–2020

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

Analysis

Iraq recorded 0.3146 for augmented human development index in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Iraq peaked at 0.3146 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0282, in 1880.

Iraq ranks 110th of 162 countries on this measure, 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	0.0303	0.0303	0.0303	1
1880s	0.0282	0.0282	0.0282	1
1890s	0.0298	0.0298	0.0298	1
1900s	0.0306	0.0306	0.0306	1
1910s	0.0377	0.0377	0.0377	1
1920s	0.051	0.0432	0.0588	2
1930s	0.0641	0.0586	0.0697	2
1950s	0.1017	0.0922	0.1112	2
1960s	0.1063	0.1027	0.1099	2
1970s	0.1349	0.1244	0.1454	2
1980s	0.1708	0.16	0.1815	2
1990s	0.1771	0.1766	0.1775	2
2000s	0.2138	0.1981	0.2294	2
2010s	0.3033	0.3023	0.3043	2
2020s	0.3146	0.3146	0.3146	1

Countries ranked near Iraq

107 Algeria 0.3229 compare
108 Egypt 0.3205 compare
109 Vietnam 0.3149 compare
111 Lesotho 0.3078 compare
112 Kenya 0.3073 compare
113 Saudi Arabia 0.307 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Iraq?: Augmented human development index in Iraq was 0.3146 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 Iraq?: The highest recorded value was 0.3146 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Iraq?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0282 in 1880.
How does Iraq rank for augmented human development index?: Iraq ranks 110th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Iraq?: Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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.