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What are the various social indicators of development?

The development of a country can be determined on the basis of various indicators. The following are some of the social indicators of development:


a. Per Capita Income:


Per Capita Income refers to the average income. It is obtained by dividing the total income of the country by its total population.


b. Life expectancy:


Life expectancy is the average number of years that a person is expected to live.


c. Education:


The economic development of the country can be made feasible by the educated population. This refers to the literacy ratio of a country.


d. Health:


A healthy person can work hard and can generate more income to himself thus contributing to the development of the country’s economy.


Human Development (HD) uses a combination of the above development factors to measure development.


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