In 2022, Egypt scored 0.73 in the Human Development Index (HDI), which indicated a high level of development. The country experienced a slight drop in the HDI score since 2019, which was 0.74. However, an overall improvement was recorded from 2000 onwards. At that year, Egypt's score was 0.63, meaning that the country had a medium human development. The categorization changed from medium to high in 2015.
Human development index score of Egypt from 2000 to 2022
Figures have been rounded. Data may differ from the original three-decimal scores.
The Human Development Index is 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.
Countries are grouped into four categories based on their HDI score.
Very high human development: 0.800 and above
High human development: 0.700-0.799
Medium human development: 0.550-0.699
Low human development: Below 0.550
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UNDP. (March 13, 2024). Human development index score of Egypt from 2000 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1236014/human-development-index-of-egypt/
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UNDP. (2024). Human development index score of Egypt from 2000 to 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1236014/human-development-index-of-egypt/
UNDP. "Human Development Index Score of Egypt from 2000 to 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 Mar 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1236014/human-development-index-of-egypt/
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