Somalia: Human development

The latest value from 2022 is 0.717 points, unavailable from points in . In comparison, the world average is 0.727 points, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for Somalia from 2022 to 2022 is 0.717 points. The minimum value, 0.717 points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 0.717 points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time. The value of that indicator for 2022 is 0.717 points.

The Human Development Index for Somalia 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.