Human Development in Africa
Africa: Human Development was 56.74 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Human Development in Africa, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
The most recent figure for human development in Africa is 56.74, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development in Africa peaked at 56.74 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 46.28, in 2000.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.12 | 46.28 | 55.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.67 | 56.61 | 56.74 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 1 Seychelles 90.82 compare
- 2 Mauritius 84.97 compare
- 3 Libya 84.84 compare
- 4 Tunisia 81.69 compare
- 5 Cape Verde 81.35 compare
More reference data data for Africa
- Safety and Rule of Law 53.32 (2011)
- Sustainable Economic Opportunity 47.31 (2011)
- Overall Mo Ibrahim index 51.24 (2011)
- Participation and Human Rights 47.59 (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human development in Africa?
- Human development in Africa was 56.74 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest human development recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 56.74 in 2011.
- What is the lowest human development recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.28 in 2000.
- How does Africa rank for human development?
- Africa ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is human development rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site, published as part of Human Development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Health and Welfare: Within this sub-category the Ibrahim Index measures: (i) Incidence of TB – incidence of new cases of Tuberculosis. (ii) Child Mortality – likelihood that a newborn baby will die before the age of five, assuming that he/she is subject to current, age-specific mortality rates. (iii) Immunisation against Measles – proportion of one year olds (children aged 12–23 months) who have received one dose of measles vaccine. (iv) Immunisation against DTP – proportion of one year olds (children aged 12–23 months) who have received three doses of DTP vaccine. (v) Welfare Regime – equality of access to social safety nets that compensate for poverty and other risks. (vi) Social Protection and Labour – clustered indicator (average) of variables from the African Development Bank and the World Bank measuring government policies and regulations to ensure a minimum level of welfare to all people. (vii) Social Exclusion – extent to which significant parts of society are isolated due to poverty and inequality. (viii) Antiretroviral Treatment Provision – people with advanced HIV infection who are receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) according to nationally approved or international standards. (ix) Antiretroviral Treatment Provision for Pregnant Women – HIV positive pregnant women who received antiretroviral treatment (ART) to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission. (x) Access to Piped Water – proportion of the population with access to water piped into their dwelling or just outside it. (xi) Access to Improved Water – proportion of the population with access to a water source protected from outside contamination. (xii) Access to Improved Sanitation – proportion of the population served with a sanitation facility that hygienically separates human excreta from human contact. (xiii) Open Defecation Sanitation – proportion of the population forced to dispose of human faeces in open bodies of water or outdoor open spaces.