PQLI and HDI

Dimensions

Physical Quality of Life Index
(PQLI)

Human Development Index
(HDI)

1. Longevity

Life expectancy at 1 year
of age

Life expectancy at birth

2. Income / Decent
standard of living

Infant mortality rate (IMR)

Standard of living (GNI per capita
in PPP US $)

3. Knowledge

Literacy rate

Mean years of schooling & Expected
years of schooling

Range

from 0 to 100, where higher values
represent better quality of life.

from 0 to 1, where higher values
indicate better human development.