Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index in Lebanon
Lebanon: Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index was 0.752 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index in Lebanon, 2005–2023
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 0.752 for human development index vs. augmented human development index in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development index vs. augmented human development index in Lebanon peaked at 0.774 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.71, in 2005.
Lebanon ranks 102nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.71 | — |
| 2006 | 0.713 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 0.726 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 0.734 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 0.743 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 0.75 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 0.758 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 0.762 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 0.762 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.761 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 0.763 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 0.767 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 0.772 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 0.774 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.771 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 0.75 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 0.733 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 0.755 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 0.752 | -0.4% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 0.752 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.622, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 0.752 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.754, 100% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7252 | 0.71 | 0.743 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.764 | 0.75 | 0.774 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7475 | 0.733 | 0.755 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More reference data data for Lebanon
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0413 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1892 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3495 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0181 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3495 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1386 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0543 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9479 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0986 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human development index vs. augmented human development index in Lebanon?
- Human development index vs. augmented human development index in Lebanon was 0.752 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 0.774 in 2018.
- What is the lowest human development index vs. augmented human development index recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.71 in 2005.
- How does Lebanon rank for human development index vs. augmented human development index?
- Lebanon ranks 102nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is human development index vs. augmented human development index rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.