Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.4549 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Jamaica, 1870–2020
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 Jamaica is 0.4549, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Jamaica peaked at 0.4697 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0409, in 1870.
That places Jamaica 56th out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0409 | 0.0409 | 0.0409 | 1 |
| 1880s | 0.0483 | 0.0483 | 0.0483 | 1 |
| 1890s | 0.0673 | 0.0673 | 0.0673 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.0842 | 0.0842 | 0.0842 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0.0933 | 0.0933 | 0.0933 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0.1052 | 0.1009 | 0.1094 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.1158 | 0.1099 | 0.1216 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.1841 | 0.1614 | 0.2069 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.2601 | 0.2457 | 0.2744 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.2981 | 0.2879 | 0.3083 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.3332 | 0.3214 | 0.3449 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.3788 | 0.372 | 0.3855 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.4183 | 0.4049 | 0.4316 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.4603 | 0.4509 | 0.4697 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.4549 | 0.4549 | 0.4549 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More economy & growth data for Jamaica
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.0% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,106 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 17.32 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,106 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 159.1 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 603.86 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 3.80 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 546.60 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.44 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Jamaica?
- Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Jamaica was 0.4549 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4697 in 2015.
- What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0409 in 1870.
- How does Jamaica rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?
- Jamaica ranks 56th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.