Libya vs Saudi Arabia: Gender Inequality Index
Libya
0.253
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
0.228
in 2023
Libya rank
106th
Saudi Arabia rank
109th
Gender Inequality Index over time
- Libya
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Libya currently reports 0.253 against 0.228 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.025.
That makes Libya's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Libya ranks 106th and Saudi Arabia ranks 109th of 169 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.2712 | 0.4359 | 0.1647 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 0.2572 | 0.228 | 0.0292 | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender inequality index, Libya or Saudi Arabia?
- Libya, at 0.253 against 0.228 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender inequality index between Libya and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.025, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Saudi Arabia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Libya and Saudi Arabia rank globally for gender inequality index?
- Libya ranks 106th and Saudi Arabia ranks 109th 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.