What is augmented human development index in OECD (AHDI)?

Augmented human development index in OECD (AHDI) was 0.76 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 OECD (AHDI)?

The highest recorded value was 0.76 in 2020.

What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in OECD (AHDI)?

The lowest recorded value was 0.1714 in 1870.

How does OECD (AHDI) rank for augmented human development index?

OECD (AHDI) ranks 1st out of 1 groups with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in OECD (AHDI)?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this OECD (AHDI) 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 OECD (AHDI)

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

OECD (AHDI): Augmented Human Development Index was 0.76 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)

0.76

Rank

1st

of 1 groups

All-time high

0.76

in 2020

All-time low

0.1714

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in OECD (AHDI), 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 OECD (AHDI) stood at 0.76. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is up 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in OECD (AHDI) peaked at 0.76 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.1714, in 1870.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1870s	0.1714	0.1714	0.1714	1
1880s	0.1929	0.1929	0.1929	1
1890s	0.2142	0.2142	0.2142	1
1900s	0.238	0.238	0.238	1
1910s	0.2663	0.2663	0.2663	1
1920s	0.3134	0.3086	0.3181	2
1930s	0.3201	0.3172	0.323	2
1950s	0.4279	0.4091	0.4466	2
1960s	0.4825	0.4704	0.4947	2
1970s	0.5425	0.5255	0.5596	2
1980s	0.6136	0.6001	0.6271	2
1990s	0.6672	0.6554	0.679	2
2000s	0.7156	0.7034	0.7277	2
2010s	0.7571	0.7549	0.7592	2
2020s	0.76	0.76	0.76	1

Countries ranked near OECD (AHDI)

1 Switzerland 0.8855 compare
2 Japan 0.8567 compare
3 Australia 0.8479 compare
4 Iceland 0.845 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

More reference data data for OECD (AHDI)

Augmented Human Development Index: with vs. without income metric 0.76 (2020)

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in OECD (AHDI)?: Augmented human development index in OECD (AHDI) was 0.76 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 OECD (AHDI)?: The highest recorded value was 0.76 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in OECD (AHDI)?: The lowest recorded value was 0.1714 in 1870.
How does OECD (AHDI) rank for augmented human development index?: OECD (AHDI) ranks 1st out of 1 groups with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in OECD (AHDI)?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this OECD (AHDI) 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.