Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.365 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon is 0.365, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Lebanon peaked at 0.3848 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0183, in 1880.
That places Lebanon 78th 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 | 0.0186 | 0.0186 | 0.0186 | 1 |
| 1880s | 0.0183 | 0.0183 | 0.0183 | 1 |
| 1890s | 0.0217 | 0.0217 | 0.0217 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.0244 | 0.0244 | 0.0244 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0.0384 | 0.0384 | 0.0384 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0.0808 | 0.0759 | 0.0857 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.1026 | 0.0943 | 0.1109 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.1511 | 0.1414 | 0.1608 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.1807 | 0.1708 | 0.1905 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.2103 | 0.2071 | 0.2134 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.2294 | 0.2237 | 0.235 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.2517 | 0.2351 | 0.2682 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.3042 | 0.2854 | 0.323 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.3776 | 0.3705 | 0.3848 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.365 | 0.365 | 0.365 | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Lebanon
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -35.6% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 14.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,391 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 1.4% (2021)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 31.30 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,391 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 89,500 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 571.94 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 6.39 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1,408.46 trillion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Lebanon?
- Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Lebanon was 0.365 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3848 in 2015.
- What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0183 in 1880.
- How does Lebanon rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?
- Lebanon ranks 78th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.