South Korea vs New Zealand: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development
South Korea
0.857
in 2023
New Zealand
0.853
in 2023
South Korea rank
18th
New Zealand rank
19th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development over time
- South Korea
- New Zealand
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 0.857 against 0.853 in New Zealand, a difference of 0.004.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2019 it was New Zealand ahead.
South Korea ranks 18th and New Zealand ranks 19th of 166 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.843 | 0.852 | 0.009 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 0.8492 | 0.8525 | 0.0033 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index, South Korea or New Zealand?
- South Korea, at 0.857 against 0.853 in New Zealand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between South Korea and New Zealand?
- 0.004, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and New Zealand?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and New Zealand rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- South Korea ranks 18th and New Zealand ranks 19th 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.