How does Saudi Arabia rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?

Saudi Arabia ranks 125th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?

Over the last ten years it is up 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.

Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Saudi Arabia

Name: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Saudi Arabia
Creator: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Saudi Arabia: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.2285 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2285

World rank

125th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2285

in 2020

All-time low

0.0114

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia is 0.2285, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 20.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0.2285 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0114, in 1870.

That places Saudi Arabia 125th out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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	0.0114	0.0114	0.0114	1
1880s	0.0114	0.0114	0.0114	1
1890s	0.0114	0.0114	0.0114	1
1900s	0.0114	0.0114	0.0114	1
1910s	0.0149	0.0149	0.0149	1
1920s	0.0253	0.0189	0.0318	2
1930s	0.0425	0.0387	0.0463	2
1950s	0.0644	0.0612	0.0677	2
1960s	0.0758	0.071	0.0807	2
1970s	0.09	0.0855	0.0945	2
1980s	0.1137	0.1068	0.1206	2
1990s	0.1398	0.1342	0.1454	2
2000s	0.1653	0.1572	0.1733	2
2010s	0.1995	0.1903	0.2087	2
2020s	0.2285	0.2285	0.2285	1

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

122 Bahrain 0.239 compare
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126 Madagascar 0.2219 compare
127 Cote d'Ivoire 0.2214 compare
128 Uganda 0.2212 compare

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More economy & growth data for Saudi Arabia

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.6% (2025)
Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
GDP per capita 25,066 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.8% (2025)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 926.78 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 25,066 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 3.75 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -245.86 billion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -65.56 billion current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 263.97 billion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Saudi Arabia?: Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Saudi Arabia was 0.2285 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 Saudi Arabia?: The highest recorded value was 0.2285 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Saudi Arabia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0114 in 1870.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?: Saudi Arabia ranks 125th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?: Over the last ten years it is up 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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

Indicator: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income)
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 163 places, 3,421 data points, 1870–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.