Human Capital Index

The Human Capital Index (HCI) measures how well a country invests in its people’s health, education, and skills, which are essential for economic growth and development. It estimates the potential productivity of a future workforce based on factors like child health, school attendance, and learning quality. A higher HCI indicates that children born today are more likely to grow into healthy, educated, and skilled adults who can contribute effectively to the economy. Essentially, it quantifies how much a country’s investments in human development are paying off in preparing a capable, productive population.