Figures have been rounded. Therefore, 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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Human development index of East Africa 2022, by country
In 2022, Mauritius and the Seychelles scored just over *** points on the Human Development Index (HDI), which indicated a very high level of development. Moreover, this was the highest score achieved in the East African region. Kenya followed, with an HDI of *** points. Conversely, Somalia and South Sudan recorded the lowest in the region with **** points, which signifies low human development.Â
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UNDP. (February 26, 2025). Human development index score of East Africa in 2022, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1559947/human-development-index-of-east-africa/
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