South Africa vs Suriname: Gender Inequality Index
South Africa
0.388
in 2023
Suriname
0.391
in 2023
South Africa rank
76th
Suriname rank
74th
Gender Inequality Index over time
- South Africa
- Suriname
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 0.391 against 0.388 in South Africa, a difference of 0.003.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 76th and Suriname ranks 74th of 169 countries.
Suriname has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4478 | 0.4915 | 0.0437 | Suriname |
| 2010s | 0.4196 | 0.4577 | 0.0381 | Suriname |
| 2020s | 0.3905 | 0.394 | 0.0035 | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender inequality index, South Africa or Suriname?
- Suriname, at 0.391 against 0.388 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender inequality index between South Africa and Suriname?
- 0.003, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Suriname?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Suriname rank globally for gender inequality index?
- South Africa ranks 76th and Suriname ranks 74th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) β 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.