Cyprus vs South Korea: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Cyprus
0.841
in 2023
South Korea
0.857
in 2023
Cyprus rank
20th
South Korea rank
17th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Cyprus
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 0.857 against 0.841 in Cyprus, a difference of 0.016.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 20th and South Korea ranks 17th of 163 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.787 | 0.8235 | 0.0365 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 0.8272 | 0.8492 | 0.022 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index, Cyprus or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 0.857 against 0.841 in Cyprus as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Cyprus and South Korea?
- 0.016, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and South Korea?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Cyprus and South Korea rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Cyprus ranks 20th and South Korea ranks 17th 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.