Zimbabwe: Human development

The latest value from 2022 is 0.55 points, a decline from 0.593 points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.727 points, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for Zimbabwe from 1980 to 2022 is 0.488 points. The minimum value, 0.425 points, was reached in 2005 while the maximum of 0.593 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 Zimbabwe 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.