What is augmented human development index in Singapore?

Augmented human development index in Singapore was 0.6186 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 Singapore?

The highest recorded value was 0.6186 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0523 in 1870.

How does Singapore rank for augmented human development index?

Singapore ranks 37th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Singapore?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Singapore 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 Singapore

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

Singapore: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.6186 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.6186

World rank

37th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.6186

in 2020

All-time low

0.0523

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Singapore, 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 Singapore stood at 0.6186. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Singapore peaked at 0.6186 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0523, in 1870.

That places Singapore 37th 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	0.0523	0.0523	0.0523	1
1880s	0.0566	0.0566	0.0566	1
1890s	0.0625	0.0625	0.0625	1
1900s	0.07	0.07	0.07	1
1910s	0.0722	0.0722	0.0722	1
1920s	0.0841	0.0828	0.0855	2
1930s	0.1076	0.1028	0.1124	2
1950s	0.205	0.1941	0.216	2
1960s	0.2649	0.257	0.2728	2
1970s	0.3132	0.3069	0.3195	2
1980s	0.3456	0.3347	0.3564	2
1990s	0.4084	0.389	0.4277	2
2000s	0.4821	0.4806	0.4837	2
2010s	0.5765	0.5485	0.6046	2
2020s	0.6186	0.6186	0.6186	1

Countries ranked near Singapore

34 Portugal 0.6366 compare
35 Croatia 0.632 compare
36 Poland 0.619 compare
38 Hong Kong 0.6184 compare
39 Bahamas 0.6175 compare
40 Trinidad and Tobago 0.601 compare

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More reference data data for Singapore

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Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Democracy 3 (2025)
Civil liberties rating 4 (2025)
Free country 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Singapore?: Augmented human development index in Singapore was 0.6186 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 Singapore?: The highest recorded value was 0.6186 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Singapore?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0523 in 1870.
How does Singapore rank for augmented human development index?: Singapore ranks 37th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Singapore?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Singapore 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.