Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Zambia
Zambia: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.254 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Zambia, 1870–2020
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Zambia stood at 0.254.
The figure is down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Zambia peaked at 0.2713 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0119, in 1870.
Zambia ranks 113th 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 | 0.0119 | 0.0119 | 0.0119 | 1 |
| 1880s | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 1 |
| 1890s | 0.0138 | 0.0138 | 0.0138 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.0146 | 0.0146 | 0.0146 | 1 |
| 1910s | 0.0219 | 0.0219 | 0.0219 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0.0384 | 0.0298 | 0.047 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.0626 | 0.059 | 0.0662 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.0864 | 0.0828 | 0.09 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.1123 | 0.0963 | 0.1283 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.1371 | 0.1361 | 0.1381 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.1511 | 0.1492 | 0.153 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.1775 | 0.1481 | 0.2068 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.2185 | 0.2043 | 0.2327 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.2686 | 0.2659 | 0.2713 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.254 | 0.254 | 0.254 | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Zambia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 7.4% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 13.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 8.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 29.71 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 25.13 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 16.91 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 673.13 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 25.61 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Zambia?
- Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Zambia was 0.254 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2713 in 2015.
- What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0119 in 1870.
- How does Zambia rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?
- Zambia ranks 113th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.