Nigeria: Human development

The latest value from 2023 is 0.56 points, an increase from 0.548 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.744 points, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for Nigeria from 2003 to 2023 is 0.508 points. The minimum value, 0.452 points, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 0.56 points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Human Development Index for Nigeria 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.