What is augmented human development index in Zambia?

Augmented human development index in Zambia was 0.2827 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 Zambia?

The highest recorded value was 0.2986 in 2015.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0235 in 1870.

How does Zambia rank for augmented human development index?

Zambia ranks 121st out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zambia 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 Zambia

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

Zambia: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2827 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2827

World rank

121st

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2986

in 2015

All-time low

0.0235

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Zambia, 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 Zambia is 0.2827, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of down 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Zambia peaked at 0.2986 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0235, in 1870.

Zambia ranks 121st 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	0.0235	0.0235	0.0235	1
1880s	0.025	0.025	0.025	1
1890s	0.0262	0.0262	0.0262	1
1900s	0.0273	0.0273	0.0273	1
1910s	0.0382	0.0382	0.0382	1
1920s	0.057	0.047	0.0671	2
1930s	0.0898	0.0834	0.0962	2
1950s	0.1194	0.1148	0.124	2
1960s	0.1524	0.1347	0.1701	2
1970s	0.1773	0.176	0.1785	2
1980s	0.1859	0.1858	0.1861	2
1990s	0.2047	0.1822	0.2271	2
2000s	0.2406	0.2263	0.2549	2
2010s	0.2947	0.2908	0.2986	2
2020s	0.2827	0.2827	0.2827	1

Countries ranked near Zambia

118 Tanzania 0.2908 compare
119 Senegal 0.2892 compare
120 Azerbaijan 0.2846 compare
122 Libya 0.2772 compare
123 Malawi 0.2726 compare
124 Gambia 0.2689 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Zambia?: Augmented human development index in Zambia was 0.2827 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 Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 0.2986 in 2015.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0235 in 1870.
How does Zambia rank for augmented human development index?: Zambia ranks 121st out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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.