Human Development Index. A more accurate way of measuring development that combines several different indicators. Learn how to calculate the HDI from http://hdr.undp.org/statistics/indices/hdi_calculator.cfm.

Human development index. A composite of several social indicators that is useful for broad cross-country comparisons even though it yields little specific information about each country. First used in the United Nations Development Programme's Human Development Report 1990.

Human Development Index. An annual assessment of the progress of nations in improving living standards. The indexes are produced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and follow the assumption that economic growth does not necessarily equate to human development and improved well-being. The reports assess the actual impact of development on people, rather than using the Gross National Product (GNP) which is based purely on financial information like income and savings, commodity production and the accumulation of capital.

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Human Development Index. The HDI measures the overall achievements in a country in three basic dimensions of human development-longevity, knowledge and a decent standard of living. It is measured by life expectancy, educational attainment (adult literacy and combined primary, secondary and tertiary enrolment) and adjusted income.

Human Development Index Composite index which combines measures of life expectancy, school enrolment, literacy and income.

Human Development Index. Created by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Human Development Index is a summary composite index that measures a countryâ€(tm)s average achievements in three basic aspects of human development: longevity, knowledge, and a decent standard of living.

Human Development Index. This is an index created by the United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP). It measures the quality of life in United Nations member countries and is based on three categories: longevity (measured by life expectancy at birth), knowledge (measured by a combination of adult literacy and school enrolment) and standard of living (measured by GDP per capita in PPP US$). Source: adapted from UNDP