Senegal: Human development

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 Senegal

Human Development Index (0 - 1)

 Latest value 0.511
 Year 2021
 Measure points
 Data availability 1980 - 2021
 Average 0.437
 Min - Max 0.333 - 0.514
 Source The United Nations
The latest value from 2021 is 0.511 points, a decline from 0.512 points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.724 points, based on data from 184 countries. Historically, the average for Senegal from 1980 to 2021 is 0.437 points. The minimum value, 0.333 points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.514 points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Senegal - Human development - Recent values chart

Historical series
Senegal - Human development - historical chart - 1980-2021




The Human Development Index for Senegal 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.

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