What is augmented human development index in Kuwait?

Augmented human development index in Kuwait was 0.4015 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 Kuwait?

The highest recorded value was 0.4208 in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0269 in 1880.

How does Kuwait rank for augmented human development index?

Kuwait ranks 82nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Kuwait?

Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Kuwait 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 Kuwait

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

Kuwait: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.4015 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.4015

World rank

82nd

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.4208

in 2015

All-time low

0.0269

in 1880

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Kuwait, 1870–2020

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

Analysis

Kuwait recorded 0.4015 for augmented human development index in 2020.

The figure is up 1.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Kuwait peaked at 0.4208 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0269, in 1880.

That places Kuwait 82nd 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	0.0303	0.0303	0.0303	1
1880s	0.0269	0.0269	0.0269	1
1890s	0.0273	0.0273	0.0273	1
1900s	0.0359	0.0359	0.0359	1
1910s	0.0393	0.0393	0.0393	1
1920s	0.0549	0.0472	0.0626	2
1930s	0.0686	0.067	0.0702	2
1950s	0.1737	0.1659	0.1814	2
1960s	0.231	0.2014	0.2606	2
1970s	0.2908	0.2864	0.2951	2
1980s	0.3024	0.2656	0.3392	2
1990s	0.3257	0.2795	0.3719	2
2000s	0.3819	0.3758	0.388	2
2010s	0.4078	0.3949	0.4208	2
2020s	0.4015	0.4015	0.4015	1

Countries ranked near Kuwait

79 Brunei 0.4182 compare
80 Guyana 0.4077 compare
81 Ghana 0.4052 compare
83 Lebanon 0.4015 compare
84 Thailand 0.398 compare
85 United Arab Emirates 0.3974 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

More reference data data for Kuwait

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.7222 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.0679 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1686 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 151.75 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 Kuwait?: Augmented human development index in Kuwait was 0.4015 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 Kuwait?: The highest recorded value was 0.4208 in 2015.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Kuwait?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0269 in 1880.
How does Kuwait rank for augmented human development index?: Kuwait ranks 82nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Kuwait?: Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait 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.