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Human Development Index (Hdi)

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Human Development Index (Hdi)

➡️ The Human Development Index (HDI) is a measure of a country's overall level of development, based on indicators such as life expectancy, education, and income.
➡️ The HDI is used to compare the development of countries and to assess progress towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
➡️ The HDI is an important tool for policy makers, as it provides a comprehensive measure of a country's development and can be used to identify areas for improvement.

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a measure of a country's overall level of human development. It is calculated using indicators such as life expectancy, education, and income. The HDI is used to compare the development of countries and to measure progress over time.

How is the Human Development Index (HDI) calculated?

The HDI is calculated using three indicators life expectancy, education, and income. Life expectancy is measured by life expectancy at birth, education is measured by mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling, and income is measured by gross national income per capita. The HDI is then calculated by taking the geometric mean of these three indicators.

What are the benefits of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

The HDI provides a comprehensive measure of a country's overall level of human development. It can be used to compare the development of countries and to measure progress over time. The HDI also helps to identify areas where further development is needed and can be used to inform policy decisions.

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