HDI Activity
NAME:__________________________
Directions: Plot each of the following countries on the map below. Using HDI website http://hdr.undp.org/en/data find the information listed below for each of these
countries. After looking up the information for each country plot each on the continuum of development below.
HDI data to find for each country: (Place on separate piece of paper to be turned
Countries –
in with assignment)
1. United States,
 Life Expectancy
2. Zimbabwe,
 Literacy Rate
3. Yemen
 Percent of population under 15
4. Spain
 Per Capita GDP
5. Jordan
6. India
7. Philippines
8. Zambia
LDC
MDC
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HDI Reflection Questions
1. Which HDI data factor do you feel has the most influence on the index? Clearly explain your response.
2. Describe why differences exist and what they mean for real people.
3. Create 2 factual conclusions based on your analysis of the data.