HDI (Human Development Index) Exam Questions & Answers

HDI (Human Development Index) Exam
Questions & Answers2

what is the HDI? - ANSWERS-the UN uses the human development index to provide an
indication of the level of development experienced in a country.



Definition of human development index - ANSWERS-A measurement of human development
which combines indicators of life expectancy, educational levels and income. The HDI provides a
single statistic which can be used as a reference for both social and economic development.



what are the dimensions of the HDI - ANSWERS-- Health (life expectancy at birth)

- Education (mean years of schooling) (expected

years of schooling)

- Living Standards (Gross National Income per

capita)



group: 1st quarter - ANSWERS-Very high human development (.800 and above)



group: 2nd quarter - ANSWERS-High human development (.701 - .796)



group: 3rd quarter - ANSWERS-Medium Human Development (.550 - .699)



group: 4th quarter - ANSWERS-Low Human Development (below .550)



Range of HDI (e.g. .800 - 1st quarter) - ANSWERS-The closer they are to 1 the more developed
they are.