How does Sierra Leone rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?

Sierra Leone ranks 124th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Sierra Leone?

Over the last ten years it is up 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone

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

Sierra Leone: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.2328 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2328

World rank

124th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.2328

in 2020

All-time low

0.0108

in 1870

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Sierra Leone, 1870–2020

Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Sierra Leone recorded 0.2328 for augmented human development index (excluding income) in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 24.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Sierra Leone peaked at 0.2328 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0108, in 1870.

Sierra Leone ranks 124th of 162 countries on this measure, 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	0.0108	0.0108	0.0108	1
1880s	0.0137	0.0137	0.0137	1
1890s	0.0164	0.0164	0.0164	1
1900s	0.0191	0.0191	0.0191	1
1910s	0.0192	0.0192	0.0192	1
1920s	0.02	0.0199	0.0202	2
1930s	0.0209	0.0195	0.0223	2
1950s	0.0342	0.0293	0.0392	2
1960s	0.0556	0.0488	0.0624	2
1970s	0.0574	0.0514	0.0634	2
1980s	0.0797	0.0764	0.083	2
1990s	0.0809	0.0705	0.0913	2
2000s	0.136	0.1032	0.1688	2
2010s	0.1841	0.1811	0.1872	2
2020s	0.2328	0.2328	0.2328	1

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

121 Gambia 0.2407 compare
122 Bahrain 0.239 compare
123 Venezuela 0.2377 compare
125 Saudi Arabia 0.2285 compare
126 Madagascar 0.2219 compare
127 Cote d'Ivoire 0.2214 compare

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More economy & growth data for Sierra Leone

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -7.3% (2025)
Inflation of consumer prices 7.5% (2025)
GDP per capita 1,166 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.0% (2024)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.28 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,166 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 22.66 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 9.63 billion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 425.00 million current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 5.35 billion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Sierra Leone?: Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Sierra Leone was 0.2328 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 Sierra Leone?: The highest recorded value was 0.2328 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Sierra Leone?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0108 in 1870.
How does Sierra Leone rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?: Sierra Leone ranks 124th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Sierra Leone?: Over the last ten years it is up 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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.