Highlight
2009 Report
available now
This report breaks new ground in applying a human development approach to the study of migration.
Learn more
Is the HDI comparable over time?
The HDI is comparable over time when it is calculated based on the same
methodology and comparable trend data. HDR 2009 presents a time series in HDI
for 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2006 and 2007. This time series uses the
latest HDI methodology and the most up-to-date trend data for each component of
the index (please see indicator 
Table G HDR 2009 [93 KB] Human development
index trends. Please note that the HDI is designed to capture long-term
progress in human development, rather than short-term changes. Read more
Return to the list <<<<<
