Iceland vs Malta: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Iceland
0.923
in 2023
Malta
0.843
in 2023
Iceland rank
1st
Malta rank
2nd
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Iceland
- Malta
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 0.923 against 0.843 in Malta, a difference of 0.08.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.1 times Malta's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 1st and Malta ranks 2nd of 163 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8995 | 0.8112 | 0.0883 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 0.9155 | 0.8362 | 0.0793 | 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, Iceland or Malta?
- Iceland, at 0.923 against 0.843 in Malta as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Iceland and Malta?
- 0.08, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malta?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Iceland and Malta rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Iceland ranks 1st and Malta ranks 2nd 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.