Human Development in North Africa
North Africa: Human Development was 73.23 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Human Development in North Africa, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
In 2011, human development in North Africa stood at 73.23.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development in North Africa peaked at 74.97 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 65.35, 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 | 72.05 | 65.35 | 74.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.15 | 73.07 | 73.23 | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
More reference data data for North Africa
- Safety and Rule of Law 50.04 (2011)
- Sustainable Economic Opportunity 57.34 (2011)
- Overall Mo Ibrahim index 53.96 (2011)
- Participation and Human Rights 35.23 (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human development in North Africa?
- Human development in North Africa was 73.23 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest human development recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 74.97 in 2007.
- What is the lowest human development recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.35 in 2000.
- How does North Africa rank for human development?
- North Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is human development rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 12 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).
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.