Benin vs Sierra Leone: Gender Inequality Index
Benin
0.573
in 2023
Sierra Leone
0.566
in 2023
Benin rank
18th
Sierra Leone rank
19th
Gender Inequality Index over time
- Benin
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Benin currently reports 0.573 against 0.566 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.007.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Benin ranks 18th and Sierra Leone ranks 19th of 169 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Sierra Leone in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6431 | 0.663 | 0.0199 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 0.6502 | 0.632 | 0.0182 | Benin |
| 2020s | 0.6212 | 0.6005 | 0.0207 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender inequality index, Benin or Sierra Leone?
- Benin, at 0.573 against 0.566 in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender inequality index between Benin and Sierra Leone?
- 0.007, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Sierra Leone?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Sierra Leone rank globally for gender inequality index?
- Benin ranks 18th and Sierra Leone ranks 19th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Gender Inequality Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This index captures gender-based disadvantage in reproductive health, empowerment and the labor market; ranges from 0 (full equality) to 1 (maximum inequality), representing the share of potential human development lost because of gender gaps.