Introduction
HDI stands for Human Development Index. It is a measure developed by the United Nations to understand how developed a country is in terms of people’s quality of life. It looks beyond income and includes health and education.
Main Components of HDI
- Life Expectancy: Average number of years a person is expected to live. Shows health and medical care.
- Education: Includes average years of schooling and expected years of schooling.
- Income: Measured by Gross National Income (GNI) per person.
HDI Score
HDI is scored between 0 and 1. A higher score means better human development. Countries are ranked based on HDI globally every year.
Conclusion
HDI helps to understand whether people in a country are leading healthy, educated, and decent lives. It is important for planning and development policies.