Statistics in the Human Development Report

You can access statistical data from the Human Development Report (HDR) and resources to help you better understand these data. You will also find helpful information about the human development index (HDI) and other indices, links to other background materials, data resources and on-going debates and discussions on human development statistics.

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Interactive graphics on human development

From income to human development

This animation uses the human development index (HDI) to show that some countries do better than others in converting income into education and health opportunities

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HDI national and regional trends

These graphs compare each country's progress in the HDI with progress for the world's regions.

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Understanding the Data

About the principles, procedures and methodologies that guide the production of the statistical content of the Human Development Reports. It also highlights the need and on-going international efforts to strengthening national statistical capacity and improving international data availability and quality. Read more...

Composite indices

Information and tools about how the human development index and other indices are constructed and used, as well as new interactive tools for calculating the HDI and further reading on the indices. Read more...

HDR Statistics Network Forum

HDRO is host to an international statistical forum that facilitates the exchange of ideas and information concernng human development indices and indicators. We always welcome new members.
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