Human Development Index (HDI)
Definition
HDI is a statistical tool used to measure a country's overall achievement in its social and economic dimensions such as education, life expectancy, and standard living conditions.
Analogy
HDI is like a report card for a country. It doesn't just look at one subject (like GDP does with economy), but it considers multiple subjects (education, health, living conditions) to give an overall grade.
Related terms
Life Expectancy: The average period that a person may expect to live.
Literacy Rate: Percentage of people who can read and write at a specified age.
Gini Coefficient: A measure of inequality in the distribution of income or consumption expenditure within a country.
"Human Development Index (HDI)" appears in:
Subjects (2)
Study guides (1)
Practice Questions (5)
What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?
What is a primary purpose of the Human Development Index (HDI)?
What is one major critique of using the Human Development Index (HDI) to compare levels of development among countries?
Which of the following is NOT a factor used to calculate the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Which action would most likely improve the Human Development Index (HDI) score of a low-income nation?
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.