Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.4442 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka is 0.4442, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Sri Lanka peaked at 0.4487 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0275, in 1870.
That places Sri Lanka 60th 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 | 0.0275 | 0.0275 | 0.0275 | 1 |
| 1880s | 0.039 | 0.039 | 0.039 | 1 |
| 1890s | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.0611 | 0.0611 | 0.0611 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0.0699 | 0.0699 | 0.0699 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0.0917 | 0.0832 | 0.1001 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.1227 | 0.1117 | 0.1336 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.2173 | 0.2104 | 0.2242 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.2366 | 0.23 | 0.2432 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.287 | 0.2862 | 0.2878 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.2625 | 0.2621 | 0.2629 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.2911 | 0.2761 | 0.3062 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.3079 | 0.2961 | 0.3197 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.3898 | 0.3309 | 0.4487 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.4442 | 0.4442 | 0.4442 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 57 Belize 0.4537 compare
- 58 Mauritius 0.4466 compare
- 59 Saint Lucia 0.4446 compare
- 61 Seychelles 0.4434 compare
- 62 South Africa 0.4422 compare
- 63 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.435 compare
More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -3.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices -4.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,439 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 17.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 96.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,439 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 300.95 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.39 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.79 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Sri Lanka?
- Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Sri Lanka was 0.4442 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4487 in 2015.
- What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0275 in 1870.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?
- Sri Lanka ranks 60th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.