What is augmented human development index in Italy?

Augmented human development index in Italy was 0.6947 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 Italy?

The highest recorded value was 0.7063 in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0988 in 1870.

How does Italy rank for augmented human development index?

Italy ranks 27th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Italy?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Italy 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 Italy

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

Italy: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.6947 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.6947

World rank

27th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.7063

in 2015

All-time low

0.0988

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Italy, 1870–2020

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for augmented human development index in Italy is 0.6947, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Italy peaked at 0.7063 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0988, in 1870.

Italy ranks 27th 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	0.0988	0.0988	0.0988	1
1880s	0.1138	0.1138	0.1138	1
1890s	0.139	0.139	0.139	1
1900s	0.1634	0.1634	0.1634	1
1910s	0.197	0.197	0.197	1
1920s	0.1409	0.1367	0.145	2
1930s	0.1455	0.1452	0.1457	2
1950s	0.3536	0.3416	0.3656	2
1960s	0.402	0.3905	0.4136	2
1970s	0.4569	0.4442	0.4695	2
1980s	0.5214	0.5058	0.5369	2
1990s	0.5858	0.5706	0.6011	2
2000s	0.6528	0.6386	0.6669	2
2010s	0.7025	0.6986	0.7063	2
2020s	0.6947	0.6947	0.6947	1

Countries ranked near Italy

24 Cyprus 0.7146 compare
25 Slovenia 0.7125 compare
26 Lithuania 0.7035 compare
28 Slovakia 0.6926 compare
29 Spain 0.692 compare
30 Czechia 0.6909 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Italy?: Augmented human development index in Italy was 0.6947 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 Italy?: The highest recorded value was 0.7063 in 2015.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Italy?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0988 in 1870.
How does Italy rank for augmented human development index?: Italy ranks 27th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Italy?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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.