Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Congo
Congo: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.181 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Congo, 1870–2020
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Congo recorded 0.181 for augmented human development index (excluding income) in 2020.
That represents a change of up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Congo peaked at 0.2068 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.0098, in 1870.
Congo ranks 141st of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 0.0098 | 0.0098 | 0.0098 | 1 |
| 1880s | 0.0112 | 0.0112 | 0.0112 | 1 |
| 1890s | 0.0124 | 0.0124 | 0.0124 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.0133 | 0.0133 | 0.0133 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0.0178 | 0.0178 | 0.0178 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0.0174 | 0.0171 | 0.0178 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.0249 | 0.0217 | 0.028 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.0594 | 0.0562 | 0.0627 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.0784 | 0.0753 | 0.0815 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.0651 | 0.0546 | 0.0756 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.0995 | 0.0954 | 0.1037 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.1671 | 0.1274 | 0.2068 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.1425 | 0.1315 | 0.1534 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.1673 | 0.1609 | 0.1736 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.181 | 0.181 | 0.181 | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.9% (2020)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.91 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 172.96 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 297.23 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 512.42 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Congo?
- Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Congo was 0.181 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2068 in 1995.
- What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0098 in 1870.
- How does Congo rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?
- Congo ranks 141st out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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
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.