What is augmented human development index in Poland?

Augmented human development index in Poland was 0.619 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 Poland?

The highest recorded value was 0.6585 in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0584 in 1870.

How does Poland rank for augmented human development index?

Poland ranks 36th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Poland?

Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Poland 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 Poland

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

Poland: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.619 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.619

World rank

36th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.6585

in 2015

All-time low

0.0584

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Poland, 1870–2020

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

Analysis

Poland recorded 0.619 for augmented human development index in 2020.

That represents a change of up 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Poland peaked at 0.6585 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0584, in 1870.

That places Poland 36th out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 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	0.0584	0.0584	0.0584	1
1880s	0.0749	0.0749	0.0749	1
1890s	0.0739	0.0739	0.0739	1
1900s	0.0845	0.0845	0.0845	1
1910s	0.1121	0.1121	0.1121	1
1920s	0.2003	0.1838	0.2168	2
1930s	0.1874	0.1806	0.1942	2
1950s	0.1931	0.1841	0.2022	2
1960s	0.2415	0.2339	0.249	2
1970s	0.2715	0.2608	0.2821	2
1980s	0.2934	0.2917	0.2952	2
1990s	0.4524	0.4128	0.4919	2
2000s	0.5392	0.5266	0.5518	2
2010s	0.6209	0.5834	0.6585	2
2020s	0.619	0.619	0.619	1

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Poland?: Augmented human development index in Poland was 0.619 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 Poland?: The highest recorded value was 0.6585 in 2015.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Poland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0584 in 1870.
How does Poland rank for augmented human development index?: Poland ranks 36th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Poland?: Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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.