What is augmented human development index in Libya?

Augmented human development index in Libya was 0.2772 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 Libya?

The highest recorded value was 0.2835 in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0165 in 1870.

How does Libya rank for augmented human development index?

Libya ranks 122nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Libya?

Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Libya 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 Libya

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

Libya: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2772 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2772

World rank

122nd

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2835

in 2015

All-time low

0.0165

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Libya, 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 Libya is 0.2772, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 17.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Libya peaked at 0.2835 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0165, in 1870.

That places Libya 122nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom 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	0.0165	0.0165	0.0165	1
1880s	0.0166	0.0166	0.0166	1
1890s	0.0169	0.0169	0.0169	1
1900s	0.0182	0.0182	0.0182	1
1910s	0.0206	0.0206	0.0206	1
1920s	0.025	0.0235	0.0265	2
1930s	0.0292	0.028	0.0303	2
1950s	0.0751	0.0656	0.0847	2
1960s	0.1126	0.0989	0.1263	2
1970s	0.1097	0.1029	0.1166	2
1980s	0.1689	0.1604	0.1775	2
1990s	0.2016	0.1974	0.2057	2
2000s	0.218	0.2139	0.2221	2
2010s	0.2598	0.2362	0.2835	2
2020s	0.2772	0.2772	0.2772	1

Countries ranked near Libya

119 Senegal 0.2892 compare
120 Azerbaijan 0.2846 compare
121 Zambia 0.2827 compare
123 Malawi 0.2726 compare
124 Gambia 0.2689 compare
125 Zimbabwe 0.2688 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

More reference data data for Libya

Spring temperature anomalies -0.1917 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.4458 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 2.51 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0933 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.15 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 289.41 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 Libya?: Augmented human development index in Libya was 0.2772 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 Libya?: The highest recorded value was 0.2835 in 2015.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Libya?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0165 in 1870.
How does Libya rank for augmented human development index?: Libya ranks 122nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Libya?: Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya 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.