What is augmented human development index in Jamaica?

Augmented human development index in Jamaica was 0.4879 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 Jamaica?

The highest recorded value was 0.5024 in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0652 in 1870.

How does Jamaica rank for augmented human development index?

Jamaica ranks 60th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Jamaica?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Jamaica 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 Jamaica

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

Jamaica: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.4879 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.4879

World rank

60th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.5024

in 2015

All-time low

0.0652

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica is 0.4879, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Jamaica peaked at 0.5024 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0652, in 1870.

That places Jamaica 60th 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	0.0652	0.0652	0.0652	1
1880s	0.0742	0.0742	0.0742	1
1890s	0.0955	0.0955	0.0955	1
1900s	0.1137	0.1137	0.1137	1
1910s	0.1238	0.1238	0.1238	1
1920s	0.1376	0.1331	0.142	2
1930s	0.1516	0.1432	0.16	2
1950s	0.23	0.2043	0.2557	2
1960s	0.312	0.2974	0.3266	2
1970s	0.3534	0.3441	0.3626	2
1980s	0.3773	0.3683	0.3863	2
1990s	0.4238	0.4176	0.4299	2
2000s	0.4564	0.4446	0.4681	2
2010s	0.4946	0.4868	0.5024	2
2020s	0.4879	0.4879	0.4879	1

Countries ranked near Jamaica

57 Sri Lanka 0.4992 compare
58 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.4981 compare
59 Belize 0.4929 compare
61 Suriname 0.4829 compare
62 South Africa 0.4821 compare
63 Malaysia 0.4766 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 1.32 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.994 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Jamaica?: Augmented human development index in Jamaica was 0.4879 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 Jamaica?: The highest recorded value was 0.5024 in 2015.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Jamaica?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0652 in 1870.
How does Jamaica rank for augmented human development index?: Jamaica ranks 60th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Jamaica?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica 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.