


In addition we are looking at long-term development by relying on the Historical Index of Human Development (HIHD), developed by historian Leandro Prados de la Escosura. This entry provides a basic overview of the Human Development Index over the last decades using the standard HDI methodology of the UNDP. – And a decent standard of living – measured by Gross National Income per capita adjusted for the price level of the country. – Access to education – measured by expected years of schooling of children at school-entry age and mean years of schooling of the adult population. – A long and healthy life – measured by life expectancy. The Human Development Index (HDI) is an index that measures key dimensions of human development.
