Human Development Index groups in Nigeria
Nigeria: Human Development Index groups was 0.56 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Human Development Index groups in Nigeria, 1990–2023
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for human development index groups in Nigeria is 0.56, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development index groups in Nigeria peaked at 0.56 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.379, in 1990.
Nigeria ranks 164th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4007 | 0.379 | 0.425 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4726 | 0.435 | 0.499 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.524 | 0.502 | 0.544 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5545 | 0.547 | 0.56 | 4 |
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- Temperature anomalies by month 1.8 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4187 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.76 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is human development index groups in Nigeria?
- Human development index groups in Nigeria was 0.56 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest human development index groups recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.56 in 2023.
- What is the lowest human development index groups recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.379 in 1990.
- How does Nigeria rank for human development index groups?
- Nigeria ranks 164th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is human development index groups rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria 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 groups. 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.