What is augmented human development index in South Korea?

Augmented human development index in South Korea was 0.8158 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 South Korea?

The highest recorded value was 0.8158 in 2020.

What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in South Korea?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0404 in 1870.

How does South Korea rank for augmented human development index?

South Korea ranks 8th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in South Korea?

Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Korea 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 South Korea

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

South Korea: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.8158 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.8158

World rank

8th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.8158

in 2020

All-time low

0.0404

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in South Korea, 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 South Korea is 0.8158, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 11.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in South Korea peaked at 0.8158 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0404, in 1870.

That places South Korea 8th out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.

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	0.0404	0.0404	0.0404	1
1880s	0.0413	0.0413	0.0413	1
1890s	0.0441	0.0441	0.0441	1
1900s	0.0517	0.0517	0.0517	1
1910s	0.046	0.046	0.046	1
1920s	0.0615	0.058	0.065	2
1930s	0.0796	0.0746	0.0847	2
1950s	0.172	0.1579	0.1862	2
1960s	0.2105	0.2042	0.2168	2
1970s	0.2479	0.2445	0.2513	2
1980s	0.3051	0.2787	0.3316	2
1990s	0.5418	0.5072	0.5764	2
2000s	0.6781	0.6564	0.6997	2
2010s	0.7264	0.7186	0.7342	2
2020s	0.8158	0.8158	0.8158	1

Countries ranked near South Korea

5 Norway 0.8412 compare
6 Germany 0.8373 compare
7 Canada 0.8276 compare
9 New Zealand 0.8116 compare
10 Sweden 0.8034 compare
11 Denmark 0.8008 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 2.24 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.9115 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in South Korea?: Augmented human development index in South Korea was 0.8158 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 South Korea?: The highest recorded value was 0.8158 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in South Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0404 in 1870.
How does South Korea rank for augmented human development index?: South Korea ranks 8th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in South Korea?: Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea 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.