Kenya vs Laos: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Kenya
0.456
in 2023
Laos
0.462
in 2023
Kenya rank
116th
Laos rank
115th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Kenya
- Laos
How they compare
Laos currently reports 0.462 against 0.456 in Kenya, a difference of 0.006.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Laos has been ahead every year.
Kenya ranks 116th and Laos ranks 115th of 163 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3901 | 0.436 | 0.0459 | Laos |
| 2020s | 0.4437 | 0.4597 | 0.016 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index, Kenya or Laos?
- Laos, at 0.462 against 0.456 in Kenya as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Kenya and Laos?
- 0.006, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Laos?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Kenya and Laos rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Kenya ranks 116th and Laos 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.