Bahamas: Human development

The latest value from 2021 is 0.812 points, a decline from 0.814 points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.724 points, based on data from 184 countries. Historically, the average for the Bahamas from 2000 to 2021 is 0.797 points. The minimum value, 0.787 points, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 0.814 points was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Human Development Index for the Bahamas published by the United Nations is a composite measure including life expectancy, educational attainment, and income level. It aims to measure not only incomes but life quality as well.

Definition: 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.