Definition of Human Development Index

The Human Development Index measures three basic dimensions of human development: long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living. Four indicators are used to calculate the index: life expectancy at birth, mean years of schooling, expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.

Related Indicators

• Uneven Economic Development Index
• Happiness Index
• Innovations Index
• Human Rights And Rule Of Law Index
• Demographic Pressures