Cambodia vs Lao PDR: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Cambodia
0.444
in 2023
Lao PDR
0.462
in 2023
Cambodia rank
118th
Lao PDR rank
115th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Cambodia
- Lao PDR
How they compare
Lao PDR currently reports 0.462 against 0.444 in Cambodia, a difference of 0.018.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Lao PDR has been ahead every year.
Cambodia ranks 118th and Lao PDR ranks 115th of 163 countries.
Lao PDR has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Lao PDR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.4101 | 0.436 | 0.0259 | Lao PDR |
| 2020s | 0.4383 | 0.4597 | 0.0215 | Lao PDR |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index, Cambodia or Lao PDR?
- Lao PDR, at 0.462 against 0.444 in Cambodia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Cambodia and Lao PDR?
- 0.018, with Lao PDR ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Lao PDR?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Cambodia and Lao PDR rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Cambodia ranks 118th and Lao PDR ranks 115th of 163 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living, adjusted for inequalities in these dimensions. Higher values indicate higher and more equal human development.