How does Belize rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?

Belize ranks 57th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Belize?

Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Belize data come from?

The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Belize

Name: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Belize
Creator: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belize: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.4537 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)

0.4537

World rank

57th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.5135

in 2010

All-time low

0.2302

in 1950

Years of data

1950–2020

Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Belize, 1950–2020

Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for augmented human development index (excluding income) in Belize is 0.4537, measured in 2020.

The figure is down 11.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Belize peaked at 0.5135 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.2302, in 1950.

Belize ranks 57th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	0.2525	0.2302	0.2747	2
1960s	0.2972	0.2871	0.3072	2
1970s	0.3171	0.3091	0.325	2
1980s	0.3438	0.3322	0.3554	2
1990s	0.3882	0.3778	0.3986	2
2000s	0.4464	0.4252	0.4677	2
2010s	0.507	0.5005	0.5135	2
2020s	0.4537	0.4537	0.4537	1

Countries ranked near Belize

54 Suriname 0.4591 compare
55 Moldova 0.4587 compare
56 Jamaica 0.4549 compare
58 Mauritius 0.4466 compare
59 Saint Lucia 0.4446 compare
60 Sri Lanka 0.4442 compare

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More economy & growth data for Belize

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.5% (2024)
Inflation of consumer prices 1.1% (2025)
GDP per capita 6,374 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 6.6% (2024)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.70 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,374 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 2 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 299.82 million current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 149.91 million current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 963.64 million current LCU (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Belize?: Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Belize was 0.4537 in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Belize?: The highest recorded value was 0.5135 in 2010.
What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Belize?: The lowest recorded value was 0.2302 in 1950.
How does Belize rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?: Belize ranks 57th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Belize?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Belize data come from?: The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income)
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 163 places, 3,421 data points, 1870–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The AHDI seeks to give a historical perspective on human development, in four dimensions: healthy life, knowledge, and civil and political freedom. This indicator excludes the income-based wellbeing component.