development index
[/dɪˈveləpmənt ˈɪndeks/]
nounpl: development indexes / development indices
índice de desenvolvimento
1. A numerical measurement or indicator used to assess the level of economic, social, or human development of a country or region
The Human Development Index is widely used to compare living standards across nations.
O Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano é amplamente utilizado para comparar padrões de vida entre nações.
2. A composite statistical measure combining multiple indicators such as life expectancy, education, and income per capita
Countries are ranked by their development index to evaluate progress toward sustainable goals.
Os países são classificados por seu índice de desenvolvimento para avaliar o progresso em direção aos objetivos sustentáveis.
3. An analytical tool used by international organizations and economists to track development outcomes
The development index revealed significant disparities between urban and rural areas.
O índice de desenvolvimento revelou disparidades significativas entre áreas urbanas e rurais.
The term 'development index' is primarily used in international development discourse, policy-making, and academic research. In Brazil, it is frequently referenced in discussions about socioeconomic progress and regional inequality. The Human Development Index (HDI) is particularly significant in both Brazilian and Portuguese contexts as a key metric for evaluating national progress. In the USA, development indices are essential tools for international aid allocation and comparative economics.
Related Idioms & Phrases
benchmark against development indices
improve one's development index
track development index trends
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