This article estimates two alternative versions of the Human Development Index (HDI) for the department of Valle del Cauca in Colombia during the period 2005-2018, using the dimensions proposed by the UNDP (a long healthy life, being knowledgeable, and have decent standard of living). In a first place, the conventional HDI using the GDP per capita variable. Second, an alternative HDI using the Economically active population variable, to measure the decent standard of living dimension. In addition, a comparation between the results of these two indices and the Global Data Lab index result, is done. We found these three indices show an increasing level of human development, in the Valle del Cauca Department in the 2005-2018 period.