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Also known as HDI, Human Development Index, HDI

composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and income indices

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The Human Development Index is a measurement that combines three key factors—how long people live, their education levels, and their income—to evaluate how well countries are doing in supporting their populations' well-being. It matters because it gives a more complete picture of a country's progress than just looking at wealth alone, helping policymakers and researchers understand quality of life across different nations.

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