Development
Year 8 🏙️ Human Geography Measuring development: HDI, GNI, and development indicators.
📈 Measuring Development
Development measures a country's standard of living and quality of life, not just wealth.
HDI
Human Development Index combines life expectancy, education (years of schooling), and income (GNI per capita). Scale 0–1.
GNI per Capita
Gross National Income per person. Economic measure only — doesn't show inequality or quality of life.
Social Indicators
Infant mortality rate, literacy rate, access to clean water, doctors per 1,000, life expectancy.
Limitations
Average statistics hide inequality. Shadow economy not measured. Cultural differences in what counts as "developed".
The gap between HIC and LIC living standards. Growing partly due to unequal trade, debt, and historical exploitation.
Interactive exploration for this topic — try the Analyse tab for data tools!
Development indicator analysis tools.