Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Mexico
Mexico: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.3715 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Mexico, 1870–2020
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2022) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for augmented human development index (excluding income) in Mexico is 0.3715, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Mexico peaked at 0.4078 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.028, in 1880.
Mexico ranks 75th 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 0.0309 | — |
| 1880 | 0.028 | -9.4% |
| 1890 | 0.03 | +7.3% |
| 1900 | 0.0317 | +5.6% |
| 1913 | 0.0419 | +32.1% |
| 1925 | 0.061 | +45.6% |
| 1929 | 0.0578 | -5.2% |
| 1933 | 0.0637 | +10.2% |
| 1938 | 0.0699 | +9.8% |
| 1950 | 0.1002 | +43.3% |
| 1955 | 0.1181 | +17.8% |
| 1960 | 0.1275 | +8.0% |
| 1965 | 0.1382 | +8.4% |
| 1970 | 0.1517 | +9.7% |
| 1975 | 0.1646 | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 0.189 | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 0.2135 | +13.0% |
| 1990 | 0.25 | +17.1% |
| 1995 | 0.3033 | +21.3% |
| 2000 | 0.3715 | +22.5% |
| 2005 | 0.4078 | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 0.3938 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 0.3863 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 0.3715 | -3.8% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 0.3715 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.3894, 95% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 0.3715 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.4243, 88% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 0.0309 | 0.0309 | 0.0309 | 1 |
| 1880s | 0.028 | 0.028 | 0.028 | 1 |
| 1890s | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.0317 | 0.0317 | 0.0317 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0.0419 | 0.0419 | 0.0419 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0.0594 | 0.0578 | 0.061 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.0668 | 0.0637 | 0.0699 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.1091 | 0.1002 | 0.1181 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.1329 | 0.1275 | 0.1382 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.1581 | 0.1517 | 0.1646 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.2012 | 0.189 | 0.2135 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.2766 | 0.25 | 0.3033 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.3896 | 0.3715 | 0.4078 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.39 | 0.3863 | 0.3938 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.3715 | 0.3715 | 0.3715 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More economy & growth data for Mexico
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.43 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.06 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 11.29 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0062 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 85.55 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 43.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -5.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0235 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 326.53 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 10.41 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Mexico?
- Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Mexico was 0.3715 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4078 in 2005.
- What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.028 in 1880.
- How does Mexico rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?
- Mexico ranks 75th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.