Botswana vs Ethiopia: Gender Inequality Index
Botswana
0.49
in 2023
Ethiopia
0.497
in 2023
Botswana rank
42nd
Ethiopia rank
40th
Gender Inequality Index over time
- Botswana
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 0.497 against 0.49 in Botswana, a difference of 0.007.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 42nd and Ethiopia ranks 40th of 169 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5107 | 0.6587 | 0.148 | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 0.4979 | 0.552 | 0.0541 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 0.4935 | 0.4985 | 0.005 | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender inequality index, Botswana or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 0.497 against 0.49 in Botswana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender inequality index between Botswana and Ethiopia?
- 0.007, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Ethiopia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Botswana and Ethiopia rank globally for gender inequality index?
- Botswana ranks 42nd and Ethiopia ranks 40th 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.