Hayat Ashraf

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite index that measures the overall development and well-being of a country's population. It was developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a way to go beyond purely economic indicators, such as GDP, and provide a more comprehensive assessment of human progress. The HDI takes into account three main dimensions of development: 1. Life expectancy at birth: This indicator reflects the overall health and well-being of a population. Countries with higher life expectancies generally have better access to healthcare, sanitation, and nutrition. 2. Education: The education component of the HDI considers two factors: (a) Expected years of schooling, which measures the average number of years a child is expected to receive formal education, and (b) Mean years of schooling, which quantifies the average number of years of education received by adults aged 25 and older. 3. Gross national income (GNI) per capita: GNI per capita is ...