Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.3286 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Kuwait, 1870–2020
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Kuwait stood at 0.3286.
That represents a change of up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Kuwait peaked at 0.3448 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0117, in 1880.
Kuwait ranks 85th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 0.0138 | — |
| 1880 | 0.0117 | -15.3% |
| 1890 | 0.0118 | +1.0% |
| 1900 | 0.0169 | +42.8% |
| 1913 | 0.0188 | +11.4% |
| 1925 | 0.0239 | +26.9% |
| 1929 | 0.0345 | +44.3% |
| 1933 | 0.0374 | +8.4% |
| 1938 | 0.0396 | +5.8% |
| 1950 | 0.0937 | +136.9% |
| 1955 | 0.1049 | +11.9% |
| 1960 | 0.1213 | +15.7% |
| 1965 | 0.1732 | +42.8% |
| 1970 | 0.1934 | +11.6% |
| 1975 | 0.2078 | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 0.1843 | -11.3% |
| 1985 | 0.2645 | +43.5% |
| 1990 | 0.209 | -21.0% |
| 1995 | 0.2902 | +38.8% |
| 2000 | 0.2956 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 0.3037 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 0.3161 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 0.3448 | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 0.3286 | -4.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 0.3286 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6505, 51% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 0.3286 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.2759, 1.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | +136.9% | 0.0396 | 0.0937 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 0.0138 | 0.0138 | 0.0138 | 1 |
| 1880s | 0.0117 | 0.0117 | 0.0117 | 1 |
| 1890s | 0.0118 | 0.0118 | 0.0118 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.0169 | 0.0169 | 0.0169 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0.0188 | 0.0188 | 0.0188 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0.0292 | 0.0239 | 0.0345 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.0385 | 0.0374 | 0.0396 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.0993 | 0.0937 | 0.1049 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.1473 | 0.1213 | 0.1732 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.2006 | 0.1934 | 0.2078 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.2244 | 0.1843 | 0.2645 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.2496 | 0.209 | 0.2902 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.2996 | 0.2956 | 0.3037 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.3305 | 0.3161 | 0.3448 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.3286 | 0.3286 | 0.3286 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 82 Guyana 0.3454 compare
- 83 Philippines 0.3338 compare
- 84 Sao Tome and Principe 0.3318 compare
- 86 United Arab Emirates 0.3271 compare
- 87 Oman 0.3258 compare
- 88 Namibia 0.3199 compare
More economy & growth data for Kuwait
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.61 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.99 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 614.43 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 413.09 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -32.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0026 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 84.91 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Kuwait?
- Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Kuwait was 0.3286 in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3448 in 2015.
- What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0117 in 1880.
- How does Kuwait rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?
- Kuwait ranks 85th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – 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.