Human development index

0.51 (score) in 2017

Human development index of Senegal increased by 1.29% from 0.50 score in 2016 to 0.51 score in 2017. Since the 2.19% rise in 2007, human development index shot up by 15.81% in 2017.

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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. 1=the most developed.

Date Value Change, %
2017 0.51 1.29%
2016 0.50 1.26%
2015 0.49 1.29%
2014 0.49 1.11%
2013 0.48 1.05%
2012 0.48 1.96%
2011 0.47 2.31%
2010 0.46 1.50%
2009 0.45 0.99%
2008 0.44 2.02%
2007 0.44 2.19%
2006 0.43