What is augmented human development index in Venezuela?

Augmented human development index in Venezuela was 0.298 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 Venezuela?

The highest recorded value was 0.4247 in 1995.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.054 in 1870.

How does Venezuela rank for augmented human development index?

Venezuela ranks 115th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Venezuela?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Venezuela 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 Venezuela

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

Venezuela: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.298 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.298

World rank

115th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.4247

in 1995

All-time low

0.054

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela stood at 0.298.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Venezuela peaked at 0.4247 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.054, in 1870.

Venezuela ranks 115th of 162 countries on this measure, 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	0.054	0.054	0.054	1
1880s	0.0584	0.0584	0.0584	1
1890s	0.0699	0.0699	0.0699	1
1900s	0.0609	0.0609	0.0609	1
1910s	0.0675	0.0675	0.0675	1
1920s	0.0735	0.0721	0.0749	2
1930s	0.0968	0.0767	0.1169	2
1950s	0.1499	0.1452	0.1546	2
1960s	0.3132	0.303	0.3234	2
1970s	0.3719	0.3594	0.3844	2
1980s	0.3987	0.3977	0.3997	2
1990s	0.416	0.4073	0.4247	2
2000s	0.3516	0.3319	0.3713	2
2010s	0.3331	0.333	0.3331	2
2020s	0.298	0.298	0.298	1

Countries ranked near Venezuela

112 Kenya 0.3073 compare
113 Saudi Arabia 0.307 compare
114 Bahrain 0.3009 compare
116 Liberia 0.293 compare
117 Nigeria 0.2916 compare
118 Tanzania 0.2908 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Temperature anomalies by month 1.01 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5589 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.7491 °C (2025)
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Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Venezuela?: Augmented human development index in Venezuela was 0.298 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 Venezuela?: The highest recorded value was 0.4247 in 1995.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Venezuela?: The lowest recorded value was 0.054 in 1870.
How does Venezuela rank for augmented human development index?: Venezuela ranks 115th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Venezuela?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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.