What is augmented human development index in Zimbabwe?

Augmented human development index in Zimbabwe was 0.2688 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 Zimbabwe?

The highest recorded value was 0.2688 in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.031 in 1870.

How does Zimbabwe rank for augmented human development index?

Zimbabwe ranks 125th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?

Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2688 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2688

World rank

125th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2688

in 2020

All-time low

0.031

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Zimbabwe, 1870–2020

Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Zimbabwe recorded 0.2688 for augmented human development index in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 15.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Zimbabwe peaked at 0.2688 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.031, in 1870.

Zimbabwe ranks 125th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1870s	0.031	0.031	0.031	1
1880s	0.0317	0.0317	0.0317	1
1890s	0.0323	0.0323	0.0323	1
1900s	0.0349	0.0349	0.0349	1
1910s	0.0387	0.0387	0.0387	1
1920s	0.0606	0.0533	0.068	2
1930s	0.0797	0.0695	0.0898	2
1950s	0.1371	0.1314	0.1429	2
1960s	0.1502	0.1499	0.1504	2
1970s	0.1708	0.1652	0.1763	2
1980s	0.229	0.2171	0.241	2
1990s	0.2449	0.2406	0.2493	2
2000s	0.211	0.2028	0.2192	2
2010s	0.2468	0.2325	0.2611	2
2020s	0.2688	0.2688	0.2688	1

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

122 Libya 0.2772 compare
123 Malawi 0.2726 compare
124 Gambia 0.2689 compare
126 Bangladesh 0.2681 compare
127 Cote d'Ivoire 0.2641 compare
128 Pakistan 0.2638 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.5886 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Zimbabwe?: Augmented human development index in Zimbabwe was 0.2688 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 Zimbabwe?: The highest recorded value was 0.2688 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Zimbabwe?: The lowest recorded value was 0.031 in 1870.
How does Zimbabwe rank for augmented human development index?: Zimbabwe ranks 125th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Zimbabwe?: Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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.