In 2021, Ghana scored 0.63 on the Human Development Index (HDI), which indicated a medium level of development. The country experienced a steady increase in the index from 2000 onwards. However, it remained between the medium and low indicators of human development.

Time series data for the statistic Human development index (HDI) and country Ghana. Indicator Definition:The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of human development. It measures the average achievements in a country in three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living. The HDI is the geometric mean of normalized indices measuring achievements in each dimension. The HDI is the geometric mean of the three dimension indices and embodies imperfect substitutability across all HDI dimensions. It thus addresses one of the most serious criticisms of the linear aggregation formula, which allowed for perfect substitution across dimensions. Some substitutability is inherent in the definition of any index that increases with the values of its components. Data sources: Life expectancy at birth: UNDESA; Mean years of schooling: Barro and Lee; Expected years of schooling: UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Gross national income (GNI) per capita: World Bank.The indicator "Human development index (HDI)" stands at 0.553 as of 12/31/2011, the highest value at least since 12/31/1990, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 2.41 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 2.41.The 3 year change in percent is 6.35.The 5 year change in percent is 12.17.The Serie's long term average value is 0.492. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2011, is 12.49 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1980, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2011, is +41.43%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2011, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2011, is 0.0%.

Compared to other African countries, Seychelles scored the highest in the Human Development Index (HDI) in 2022. The country also ranked 67th globally, as one of the countries with a very high human development. This was followed by Mauritius, Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia, with scores ranging from 0.80 to 0.73 points. On the other hand, Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Somalia were among the countries in the region with the lowest index scores, indicating a low level of human development.