What is augmented human development index in Vietnam?

Augmented human development index in Vietnam was 0.3149 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 Vietnam?

The highest recorded value was 0.3166 in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0308 in 1870.

How does Vietnam rank for augmented human development index?

Vietnam ranks 109th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Vietnam?

Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Vietnam 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 Vietnam

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

Vietnam: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.3149 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.3149

World rank

109th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.3166

in 2015

All-time low

0.0308

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Vietnam, 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 Vietnam is 0.3149, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 14.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Vietnam peaked at 0.3166 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0308, in 1870.

That places Vietnam 109th 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	0.0308	0.0308	0.0308	1
1880s	0.0312	0.0312	0.0312	1
1890s	0.0343	0.0343	0.0343	1
1900s	0.0398	0.0398	0.0398	1
1910s	0.0414	0.0414	0.0414	1
1920s	0.0491	0.0474	0.0508	2
1930s	0.0722	0.0642	0.0801	2
1950s	0.1236	0.1221	0.1252	2
1960s	0.1317	0.1267	0.1367	2
1970s	0.1536	0.1462	0.161	2
1980s	0.1661	0.1652	0.1671	2
1990s	0.1988	0.1872	0.2104	2
2000s	0.2455	0.232	0.259	2
2010s	0.2958	0.275	0.3166	2
2020s	0.3149	0.3149	0.3149	1

Countries ranked near Vietnam

106 Honduras 0.3244 compare
107 Algeria 0.3229 compare
108 Egypt 0.3205 compare
110 Iraq 0.3146 compare
111 Lesotho 0.3078 compare
112 Kenya 0.3073 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.512 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.13 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Vietnam?: Augmented human development index in Vietnam was 0.3149 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 Vietnam?: The highest recorded value was 0.3166 in 2015.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Vietnam?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0308 in 1870.
How does Vietnam rank for augmented human development index?: Vietnam ranks 109th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Vietnam?: Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vietnam 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.