What is augmented human development index in Nigeria?

Augmented human development index in Nigeria was 0.2916 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 Nigeria?

The highest recorded value was 0.2916 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0267 in 1870.

How does Nigeria rank for augmented human development index?

Nigeria ranks 117th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Nigeria?

Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Nigeria 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 Nigeria

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

Nigeria: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2916 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2916

World rank

117th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2916

in 2020

All-time low

0.0267

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria stood at 0.2916. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 16.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Nigeria peaked at 0.2916 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0267, in 1870.

That places Nigeria 117th 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	0.0267	0.0267	0.0267	1
1880s	0.0281	0.0281	0.0281	1
1890s	0.0295	0.0295	0.0295	1
1900s	0.0308	0.0308	0.0308	1
1910s	0.0313	0.0313	0.0313	1
1920s	0.0369	0.0366	0.0371	2
1930s	0.0463	0.0386	0.0539	2
1950s	0.0805	0.0703	0.0907	2
1960s	0.1156	0.1123	0.1189	2
1970s	0.1092	0.105	0.1134	2
1980s	0.1368	0.1247	0.1489	2
1990s	0.1408	0.1389	0.1427	2
2000s	0.2178	0.2095	0.2261	2
2010s	0.2666	0.2502	0.2831	2
2020s	0.2916	0.2916	0.2916	1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

114 Bahrain 0.3009 compare
115 Venezuela 0.298 compare
116 Liberia 0.293 compare
118 Tanzania 0.2908 compare
119 Senegal 0.2892 compare
120 Azerbaijan 0.2846 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Nigeria?: Augmented human development index in Nigeria was 0.2916 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 Nigeria?: The highest recorded value was 0.2916 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Nigeria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0267 in 1870.
How does Nigeria rank for augmented human development index?: Nigeria ranks 117th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Nigeria?: Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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.