Human Development Index
Pakistani economist Mahbub ul-Haq developed HDI and it was introduced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1990 as a comprehensive alternative to simple economic measures like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita that measures development. In the 2010 Human Development Report introduced an Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI). The Human Development Index (HDI) measures average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, knowledge, and standard of living. The HDI measures only part of what human development entails. It does not reflect on inequalities, poverty, empowerment, etc.
The HDI is calculated on a scale from 0 to 1. It has become an important tool for policymakers and researchers to assess and address development challenges and disparities among nations.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Human Development Index (HDI) is a statistical index that measures key dimensions of human development: health, education, and standard of living. It was introduced by the United Nations in 1990 that assess each country’s economic and social level of development. Every year United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) publishes a Human Development Report with HDI rankings. According to the Human Development Report 2023, India ranks 132 out of 191 countries, having a score of 0.633.
Table of Content
- What is Human Development Index?
- Human Development Index
- Dimensions and Indicators of Human Development Index
- Importance of Human Development Index
- Consequences and Implications of Human Developmennt Index
- Limitations of Human Development Index