HUMAN WELL-BEING TEMRINOLOGY

HUMAN WELL-BEING TEMRINOLOGY

Human Wellbeing

The overall quality of life of a population, including Health, happiness, and living standards.

Indicator - Adult Literacy Rate

The percentage of people aged 15 and above who can read and write.

Population Pyramid

A graph showing the age and sex structure of a country’s population.

Biodiversity

The variety of living species within a particular area or ecosystem.

Indicator - Birth Rate

The number of live births per 1,000 people in a year.

Indicator - Calories Per Person

The average amount of food energy consumed per person each day.

Indicator - Happy Planet Index

A measure of how efficiently people use resources to achieve long, happy lives.

Death Rate

The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year.

LEDC

A country with lower income levels and less developed infrastructure.

Indicator - Gross National Income

The total income earned by a country’s people and businesses.

Indicator - Child Mortality Rate

The number of deaths of children aged 1-5 per 1,000 live births.

Indicator - Infant Mortality Rate

The number of deaths of infants under 1 years old per 1,000 live births.

Indicator - Life Expectancy

The average number of years a person is expected to live.

MEDC

A country with a high standard of living and developed economy.

Indicator - People Per Doctor

The average number of people served by each doctor in a country.

Personal Happiness

How satisfied or content an individual feels with their life.

Population Density

The number of people living per square km of land area.

Indicator - Gross Domestic Product

The total value of goods and services produced within a country each year.

Indicator - Safe Water Access

The percentage of people who can access clean and safe drinking water.

Indicator - Human Development Index

A combined measure of life expectancy, education, and income levels.

Indicator - Total Fertility Rate

The avergae number of children a women is expected to have in her lifetime.

Sustainable Development

Development that meets present needs without harming future generations.

Indicator - Gender Inequality Index

A measure of inequality between men and women in health, education, and work.

Sustainable Development Goals

A set of 17 global goals to reduce poverty and protect the planet by 2030.

Indicator - Qualitative Data

Data that describes qualities or opinions rather than numbers.

Indicator - Quantitive Data

Data that can be measured or counted with numbers.

Indicator - Subjective Data

Information based on personal feelings or opinions.

Indicator - Objective Data

Information based on facts that can be measured or verified.

Composite Indicator

A single index made from combining multiple indicators.

Indicator - Under 5 Mortality Rate

The number of deaths of children under 5 per 1,000 live births.