What is augmented human development index in Namibia?

Augmented human development index in Namibia was 0.3788 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 Namibia?

The highest recorded value was 0.3788 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0203 in 1870.

How does Namibia rank for augmented human development index?

Namibia ranks 89th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Namibia?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Namibia 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 Namibia

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

Namibia: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.3788 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.3788

World rank

89th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.3788

in 2020

All-time low

0.0203

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Namibia, 1870–2020

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

Analysis

In 2020, augmented human development index in Namibia stood at 0.3788. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Namibia peaked at 0.3788 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0203, in 1870.

Namibia ranks 89th of 162 countries on this measure, 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	0.0203	0.0203	0.0203	1
1880s	0.023	0.023	0.023	1
1890s	0.0343	0.0343	0.0343	1
1900s	0.0455	0.0455	0.0455	1
1910s	0.0573	0.0573	0.0573	1
1920s	0.0747	0.0692	0.0803	2
1930s	0.0852	0.082	0.0884	2
1950s	0.1176	0.113	0.1222	2
1960s	0.1357	0.1295	0.1418	2
1970s	0.1574	0.1518	0.1631	2
1980s	0.1996	0.1951	0.2042	2
1990s	0.337	0.3301	0.3439	2
2000s	0.3164	0.3131	0.3197	2
2010s	0.3565	0.3361	0.377	2
2020s	0.3788	0.3788	0.3788	1

Countries ranked near Namibia

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91 Cuba 0.3759 compare
92 Iran 0.3719 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Namibia?: Augmented human development index in Namibia was 0.3788 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 Namibia?: The highest recorded value was 0.3788 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Namibia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0203 in 1870.
How does Namibia rank for augmented human development index?: Namibia ranks 89th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Namibia?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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.