Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Eswatini
Eswatini: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.1667 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Eswatini, 1870–2020
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Eswatini stood at 0.1667.
That represents a change of up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Eswatini peaked at 0.1717 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.0123, in 1870.
That places Eswatini 149th out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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 | 0.0123 | 0.0123 | 0.0123 | 1 |
| 1880s | 0.0132 | 0.0132 | 0.0132 | 1 |
| 1890s | 0.0181 | 0.0181 | 0.0181 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.0198 | 0.0198 | 0.0198 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0.0204 | 0.0204 | 0.0204 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0.0333 | 0.0307 | 0.0358 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.0407 | 0.0388 | 0.0426 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.0568 | 0.0533 | 0.0603 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.0768 | 0.0666 | 0.0869 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.1096 | 0.1084 | 0.1108 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.1469 | 0.138 | 0.1558 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.1679 | 0.1642 | 0.1717 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.138 | 0.1325 | 0.1435 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.1526 | 0.1433 | 0.162 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.1667 | 0.1667 | 0.1667 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 146 Rwanda 0.1731 compare
- 147 Mozambique 0.1715 compare
- 148 Central African Republic 0.171 compare
- 150 Laos 0.166 compare
- 151 Ethiopia 0.16 compare
- 152 Afghanistan 0.156 compare
More economy & growth data for Eswatini
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 0.0% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.6% (2019)
- GDP per capita 3,986 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 28.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 5.01 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 3,986 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 14.08 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 768.42 million current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7.00 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Eswatini?
- Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Eswatini was 0.1667 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1717 in 1990.
- What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0123 in 1870.
- How does Eswatini rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?
- Eswatini ranks 149th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.