What is augmented human development index in Syria?

Augmented human development index in Syria was 0.1885 in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest augmented human development index recorded in Syria?

The highest recorded value was 0.2597 in 2010.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0331 in 1880.

How does Syria rank for augmented human development index?

Syria ranks 154th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Syria?

Over the last ten years it is down 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Syria data come from?

The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – 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 Syria

Name: Augmented Human Development Index in Syria
Creator: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Syria: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.1885 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.1885

World rank

154th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2597

in 2010

All-time low

0.0331

in 1880

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Syria, 1870–2020

Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2020, augmented human development index in Syria stood at 0.1885.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Syria peaked at 0.2597 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0331, in 1880.

Syria ranks 154th of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Augmented Human Development Index in Syria, year by year

Annual values for Augmented Human Development Index in Syria, 1870 to 2020.
Year	Value	Change
1870	0.0347	—
1880	0.0331	-4.5%
1890	0.0352	+6.2%
1900	0.037	+5.2%
1913	0.0458	+23.8%
1925	0.0539	+17.5%
1929	0.0675	+25.4%
1933	0.0811	+20.2%
1938	0.1036	+27.7%
1950	0.1416	+36.6%
1955	0.1617	+14.2%
1960	0.1305	-19.3%
1965	0.1415	+8.5%
1970	0.1407	-0.6%
1975	0.1558	+10.7%
1980	0.1692	+8.6%
1985	0.1875	+10.8%
1990	0.2023	+7.9%
1995	0.2162	+6.9%
2000	0.2387	+10.4%
2005	0.255	+6.8%
2010	0.2597	+1.8%
2015	0.1658	-36.1%
2020	0.1885	+13.7%

Syria compared with similar countries

Syria's 0.1885 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.2038, 92% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Syria's 0.1885 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3299, 57% of the median. (21 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1870s	0.0347	0.0347	0.0347	1
1880s	0.0331	0.0331	0.0331	1
1890s	0.0352	0.0352	0.0352	1
1900s	0.037	0.037	0.037	1
1910s	0.0458	0.0458	0.0458	1
1920s	0.0607	0.0539	0.0675	2
1930s	0.0924	0.0811	0.1036	2
1950s	0.1516	0.1416	0.1617	2
1960s	0.136	0.1305	0.1415	2
1970s	0.1482	0.1407	0.1558	2
1980s	0.1784	0.1692	0.1875	2
1990s	0.2092	0.2023	0.2162	2
2000s	0.2469	0.2387	0.255	2
2010s	0.2127	0.1658	0.2597	2
2020s	0.1885	0.1885	0.1885	1

Countries ranked near Syria

151 Niger 0.2015 compare
152 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.1972 compare
153 Mali 0.197 compare
155 Sudan 0.1834 compare
156 Central African Republic 0.1832 compare
157 Afghanistan 0.1804 compare

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More reference data data for Syria

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 276.84 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 23.95 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 7,688 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 775.73 (2050)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.91 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Syria?: Augmented human development index in Syria was 0.1885 in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest augmented human development index recorded in Syria?: The highest recorded value was 0.2597 in 2010.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Syria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0331 in 1880.
How does Syria rank for augmented human development index?: Syria ranks 154th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Syria?: Over the last ten years it is down 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria data come from?: The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – 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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Indicator: Augmented Human Development Index
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – 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: 18 September 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.