Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Human Development was 54.1 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
In 2011, human development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa stood at 54.1. 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 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 54.1 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 43.17, in 2000.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 43.17 | — |
| 2001 | 47.81 | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 48.41 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 48.3 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 48.98 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 48.91 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 49.33 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 50.62 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 51.3 | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 52.67 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 53.97 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 54.1 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.95 | 43.17 | 52.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.03 | 53.97 | 54.1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
More reference data data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Safety and Rule of Law 53.35 (2011)
- Sustainable Economic Opportunity 45.66 (2011)
- Overall Mo Ibrahim index 50.45 (2011)
- Participation and Human Rights 48.67 (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Human development in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 54.1 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?
- The highest recorded value was 54.1 in 2011.
- What is the lowest human development recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.17 in 2000.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for human development?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is human development rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South 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.