Human Development Index of India (Segment-wise) from 1980 to 2013

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a simple composite measure of human development that evaluates development not only by economic advances but also by improvements in human well-being. It is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and income indices used to rank countries with regard to human development. It is published by the United Nations Development Programme.

Human Development Index (HDI) overall for India has risen from 0.369 in 1980 to 0.586 in 2013 recording a rise of 0.217 points during the period.
In terms of the three main segments of Human Development Index i.e. life expectancy, education and income indices; India has made good progress in the period from 1980 to 2013.

The HDI – Health Index for India was 0.544 in 1980. It increased to 0.648 in 2000 and further increased to 0.702 in 2010. It finally increased to 0.714 in 2013. Thus, HDI – Health Index for India has risen from 0.544 in 1980 to 0.714 in 2013 recording a rise of 0.17 points during the period.

The HDI – Education Index for India was 0.356 in 1980. It increased to 0.472 in 2000 and further increased to 0.617 in 2010. It finally increased to 0.65 in 2013. Thus, HDI – Education Index for India has risen from 0.356 in 1980 to 0.65 in 2013 recording a rise of 0.294 points during the period.

The HDI – Income Index for India was 0.384 in 1980. It increased to 0.491 in 2000 and further increased to 0.578 in 2010. It finally increased to 0.6 in 2013. Thus, HDI – Income Index for India has risen from 0.384 in 1980 to 0.6 in 2013 recording a rise of 0.216 points during the period.

Note: Source: Human Development Report 2014. UNDP, and also published in statistical year book 2015 by MOSPI. HDI figures are based on new methodology.