Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Human Development was 54.24 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
The most recent figure for human development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria is 54.24, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 54.24 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 43.3, 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 | 49.11 | 43.3 | 52.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.18 | 54.11 | 54.24 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
More reference data data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Safety and Rule of Law 53.64 (2011)
- Sustainable Economic Opportunity 45.77 (2011)
- Overall Mo Ibrahim index 50.64 (2011)
- Participation and Human Rights 48.9 (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is human development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Human development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 54.24 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest human development recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 54.24 in 2011.
- What is the lowest human development recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.3 in 2000.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for human development?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 5th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is human development rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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.