Nicaragua vs Samoa: Gender Inequality Index
Nicaragua
0.408
in 2023
Samoa
0.416
in 2023
Nicaragua rank
68th
Samoa rank
66th
Gender Inequality Index over time
- Nicaragua
- Samoa
How they compare
Samoa currently reports 0.416 against 0.408 in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.008.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Samoa has been ahead every year.
Nicaragua ranks 68th and Samoa ranks 66th of 169 countries.
Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nicaragua | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.421 | 0.438 | 0.017 | Samoa |
| 2020s | 0.4115 | 0.4263 | 0.0148 | Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender inequality index, Nicaragua or Samoa?
- Samoa, at 0.416 against 0.408 in Nicaragua as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender inequality index between Nicaragua and Samoa?
- 0.008, with Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Samoa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2023.
- How do Nicaragua and Samoa rank globally for gender inequality index?
- Nicaragua ranks 68th and Samoa ranks 66th 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.