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Human Development Index (2019 Update)

Level:
A-Level, IB Diploma
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 24 Feb 2019

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The Human Development Index is is a composite index measuring average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development that tracks progress in providing a long and healthy life, improved knowledge and a decent standard of living.

This March 2019 video draws on the latest 2018 data to identify the different dimensions of the HDI and outline how each of them is measured.

Human Development Index (2019 Update)
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