What is augmented human development index in Saudi Arabia?

Augmented human development index in Saudi Arabia was 0.307 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 Saudi Arabia?

The highest recorded value was 0.307 in 2020.

What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.025 in 1870.

How does Saudi Arabia rank for augmented human development index?

Saudi Arabia ranks 113th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?

Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia

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

Saudi Arabia: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.307 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.307

World rank

113th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.307

in 2020

All-time low

0.025

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Saudi Arabia, 1870–2020

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for augmented human development index in Saudi Arabia is 0.307, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is up 14.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0.307 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.025, in 1870.

That places Saudi Arabia 113th 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	0.025	0.025	0.025	1
1880s	0.0252	0.0252	0.0252	1
1890s	0.0253	0.0253	0.0253	1
1900s	0.0254	0.0254	0.0254	1
1910s	0.0314	0.0314	0.0314	1
1920s	0.0466	0.0375	0.0558	2
1930s	0.0697	0.065	0.0745	2
1950s	0.109	0.1037	0.1142	2
1960s	0.1281	0.1204	0.1359	2
1970s	0.1524	0.1449	0.1599	2
1980s	0.1828	0.1763	0.1893	2
1990s	0.2116	0.205	0.2181	2
2000s	0.2398	0.2307	0.2489	2
2010s	0.2777	0.2671	0.2883	2
2020s	0.307	0.307	0.307	1

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

110 Iraq 0.3146 compare
111 Lesotho 0.3078 compare
112 Kenya 0.3073 compare
114 Bahrain 0.3009 compare
115 Venezuela 0.298 compare
116 Liberia 0.293 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Saudi Arabia?: Augmented human development index in Saudi Arabia was 0.307 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 Saudi Arabia?: The highest recorded value was 0.307 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.025 in 1870.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for augmented human development index?: Saudi Arabia ranks 113th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?: Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.