Training Material for Producing National Human Development Reports – The Human Development Index (HDI)

OPHI Research in Progress

This paper discusses the construction and analysis of the Human Development Index (HDI). Since 1990 the HDI has had three dimensions: a long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living. The indicators used to inform each dimension have, however, changed over time—most recently in the 2010 HDR. The latest method along with changes over time are all explained here.

Citation: Seth, S. (2011). 'Training material for producing national human development reports – The Human Development Index (HDI)', OPHI Research in Progress 29a, Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), University of Oxford.

Keywords:
HDI, Human Development Index, poverty measurement, training

Authors

Suman Seth

Series Name
OPHI Research in Progress
Publication date
2011
Publication Number
RP 29a