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 (2021) – 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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.6% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 10,257 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 20.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 10,257 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 19.24 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.18 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 61.48 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 2.35 trillion current LCU (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 (2021) – 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 (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.