What is augmented human development index in Taiwan?

Augmented human development index in Taiwan was 0.724 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 Taiwan?

The highest recorded value was 0.724 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0258 in 1870.

How does Taiwan rank for augmented human development index?

Taiwan ranks 23rd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Taiwan?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Taiwan 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 Taiwan

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

Taiwan: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.724 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.724

World rank

23rd

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.724

in 2020

All-time low

0.0258

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Taiwan, 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 Taiwan is 0.724, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is up 12.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Taiwan peaked at 0.724 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0258, in 1870.

That places Taiwan 23rd 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	0.0258	0.0258	0.0258	1
1880s	0.026	0.026	0.026	1
1890s	0.0262	0.0262	0.0262	1
1900s	0.0308	0.0308	0.0308	1
1910s	0.0331	0.0331	0.0331	1
1920s	0.0823	0.0762	0.0883	2
1930s	0.0976	0.0952	0.0999	2
1950s	0.1421	0.131	0.1533	2
1960s	0.1743	0.1658	0.1827	2
1970s	0.2193	0.207	0.2317	2
1980s	0.2775	0.262	0.2929	2
1990s	0.4023	0.3796	0.425	2
2000s	0.5798	0.5573	0.6024	2
2010s	0.6538	0.6456	0.6621	2
2020s	0.724	0.724	0.724	1

Countries ranked near Taiwan

21 Belgium 0.7354 compare
22 France 0.7328 compare
24 Cyprus 0.7146 compare
25 Slovenia 0.7125 compare
26 Lithuania 0.7035 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Taiwan?: Augmented human development index in Taiwan was 0.724 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 Taiwan?: The highest recorded value was 0.724 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Taiwan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0258 in 1870.
How does Taiwan rank for augmented human development index?: Taiwan ranks 23rd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Taiwan?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Taiwan 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.