Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index was 0.459 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index in Burkina Faso, 2005–2023
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for human development index vs. augmented human development index in Burkina Faso is 0.459, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development index vs. augmented human development index in Burkina Faso peaked at 0.459 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.333, in 2005.
Burkina Faso ranks 186th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.348 | 0.333 | 0.366 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.4164 | 0.377 | 0.453 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4557 | 0.453 | 0.459 | 4 |
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More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4817 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0198 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.53 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3271 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 136.48 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human development index vs. augmented human development index in Burkina Faso?
- Human development index vs. augmented human development index in Burkina Faso was 0.459 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest human development index vs. augmented human development index recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 0.459 in 2023.
- What is the lowest human development index vs. augmented human development index recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.333 in 2005.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for human development index vs. augmented human development index?
- Burkina Faso ranks 186th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is human development index vs. augmented human development index rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development.