Sierra Leone: Human development

The latest value from 2021 is 0.477 points, an increase from 0.452 points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.724 points, based on data from 184 countries. Historically, the average for Sierra Leone from 1980 to 2021 is 0.35 points. The minimum value, 0.26 points, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 0.477 points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Human Development Index for Sierra Leone 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.