What is augmented human development index in Niger?

Augmented human development index in Niger was 0.2015 in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest augmented human development index recorded in Niger?

The highest recorded value was 0.2015 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0258 in 1870.

How does Niger rank for augmented human development index?

Niger ranks 151st out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Niger?

Over the last ten years it is up 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Niger data come from?

The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – 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 Niger

Name: Augmented Human Development Index in Niger
Creator: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Niger: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2015 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2015

World rank

151st

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2015

in 2020

All-time low

0.0258

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Niger, 1870–2020

Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Niger recorded 0.2015 for augmented human development index in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is up 46.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Niger peaked at 0.2015 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0258, in 1870.

That places Niger 151st 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.

Augmented Human Development Index in Niger, year by year

Annual values for Augmented Human Development Index in Niger, 1870 to 2020.
Year	Value	Change
1870	0.0258	—
1880	0.0273	+6.0%
1890	0.0288	+5.6%
1900	0.0324	+12.4%
1913	0.0302	-6.8%
1925	0.03	-0.6%
1929	0.0318	+5.8%
1933	0.0359	+12.9%
1938	0.0402	+12.0%
1950	0.0407	+1.2%
1955	0.0428	+5.2%
1960	0.05	+16.9%
1965	0.0544	+8.7%
1970	0.0592	+8.9%
1975	0.0613	+3.5%
1980	0.0699	+14.0%
1985	0.0749	+7.1%
1990	0.1033	+38.0%
1995	0.1292	+25.0%
2000	0.1391	+7.7%
2005	0.1538	+10.6%
2010	0.1373	-10.8%
2015	0.1963	+43.0%
2020	0.2015	+2.6%

Niger compared with similar countries

Niger's 0.2015 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.2038, 99% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Niger's 0.2015 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.2455, 82% of the median. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1870s	0.0258	0.0258	0.0258	1
1880s	0.0273	0.0273	0.0273	1
1890s	0.0288	0.0288	0.0288	1
1900s	0.0324	0.0324	0.0324	1
1910s	0.0302	0.0302	0.0302	1
1920s	0.0309	0.03	0.0318	2
1930s	0.038	0.0359	0.0402	2
1950s	0.0417	0.0407	0.0428	2
1960s	0.0522	0.05	0.0544	2
1970s	0.0603	0.0592	0.0613	2
1980s	0.0724	0.0699	0.0749	2
1990s	0.1162	0.1033	0.1292	2
2000s	0.1464	0.1391	0.1538	2
2010s	0.1668	0.1373	0.1963	2
2020s	0.2015	0.2015	0.2015	1

Countries ranked near Niger

148 Cambodia 0.2147 compare
149 Ethiopia 0.2061 compare
150 Equatorial Guinea 0.2057 compare
152 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.1972 compare
153 Mali 0.197 compare
154 Syria 0.1885 compare

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More reference data data for Niger

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2425 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.66 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.7 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.57 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.7 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8132 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3983 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.55 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.83 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.1 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Niger?: Augmented human development index in Niger was 0.2015 in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest augmented human development index recorded in Niger?: The highest recorded value was 0.2015 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Niger?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0258 in 1870.
How does Niger rank for augmented human development index?: Niger ranks 151st out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Niger?: Over the last ten years it is up 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger data come from?: The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – 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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Indicator: Augmented Human Development Index
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – 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: 18 September 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.