What is the highest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in United Arab Emirates?

The highest recorded value was 0.3271 in 2020.

What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0102 in 1880.

How does United Arab Emirates rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?

United Arab Emirates ranks 86th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?

Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates

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

United Arab Emirates: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.3271 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.3271

World rank

86th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.3271

in 2020

All-time low

0.0102

in 1880

Years of data

1870–2020

Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates is 0.3271, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is up 32.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in United Arab Emirates peaked at 0.3271 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0102, in 1880.

United Arab Emirates ranks 86th 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	0.012	0.012	0.012	1
1880s	0.0102	0.0102	0.0102	1
1890s	0.0103	0.0103	0.0103	1
1900s	0.0113	0.0113	0.0113	1
1910s	0.012	0.012	0.012	1
1920s	0.0158	0.013	0.0187	2
1930s	0.0211	0.0205	0.0216	2
1950s	0.0498	0.0455	0.0541	2
1960s	0.07	0.0641	0.0758	2
1970s	0.0968	0.0884	0.1051	2
1980s	0.1295	0.1204	0.1387	2
1990s	0.1772	0.1617	0.1927	2
2000s	0.218	0.213	0.2231	2
2010s	0.2564	0.2464	0.2664	2
2020s	0.3271	0.3271	0.3271	1

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

83 Philippines 0.3338 compare
84 Sao Tome and Principe 0.3318 compare
85 Kuwait 0.3286 compare
87 Oman 0.3258 compare
88 Namibia 0.3199 compare
89 El Salvador 0.3196 compare

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More economy & growth data for United Arab Emirates

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 14.6% (2023)
Inflation of consumer prices 1.3% (2025)
GDP per capita 41,605 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 9.4% (2024)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 457.09 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 41,605 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
DEC alternative conversion factor 3.67 LCU per US$ (2024)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -246.30 billion current LCU (2024)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -67.07 billion current US$ (2024)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 58.80 billion current LCU (2024)

All data for United Arab Emirates →

Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in United Arab Emirates?: Augmented human development index (excluding income) in United Arab Emirates was 0.3271 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 United Arab Emirates?: The highest recorded value was 0.3271 in 2020.
What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in United Arab Emirates?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0102 in 1880.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?: United Arab Emirates ranks 86th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?: Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.