In 2022, Ethiopia scored almost 0.5 in the Human Development Index (HDI), which indicated a low level of development. The country experienced no change in the HDI score since the 2019. However, an improvement was recorded from 2000 onwards. That year, Ethiopia's score was 0.29, meaning that the country had a lower human development. The country's categorization was low throughout the period under review.
Human development index score of Ethiopia from 2000 to 2022
Figures have been rounded. Data may differ from the original three-decimal scores.
The Human Development Index is a composite index measuring average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development — a long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living.
Countries are grouped into four categories based on their HDI score.
Very high human development: 0.800 and above
High human development: 0.700-0.799
Medium human development: 0.550-0.699
Low human development: Below 0.550
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UNDP. (March 13, 2024). Human development index score of Ethiopia from 2000 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1236824/human-development-index-of-ethiopia/
UNDP. "Human development index score of Ethiopia from 2000 to 2022." Chart. March 13, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1236824/human-development-index-of-ethiopia/
UNDP. (2024). Human development index score of Ethiopia from 2000 to 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1236824/human-development-index-of-ethiopia/
UNDP. "Human Development Index Score of Ethiopia from 2000 to 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 Mar 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1236824/human-development-index-of-ethiopia/
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Human development index score of Ethiopia from 2000 to 2022 [Graph], UNDP, March 13, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1236824/human-development-index-of-ethiopia/
