Denmark vs Iceland: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Denmark
0.909
in 2023
Iceland
0.923
in 2023
Denmark rank
2nd
Iceland rank
1st
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 0.923 against 0.909 in Denmark, a difference of 0.014.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 2nd and Iceland ranks 1st of 166 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8915 | 0.9077 | 0.0162 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 0.9038 | 0.9155 | 0.0117 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index, Denmark or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 0.923 against 0.909 in Denmark as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Denmark and Iceland?
- 0.014, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Denmark ranks 2nd and Iceland ranks 1st of 166 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.