Laos vs Myanmar: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Laos
0.462
in 2023
Myanmar
0.477
in 2023
Laos rank
115th
Myanmar rank
112th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Laos
- Myanmar
How they compare
Myanmar currently reports 0.477 against 0.462 in Laos, a difference of 0.015.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Laos ahead.
Laos ranks 115th and Myanmar ranks 112th of 163 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Myanmar in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Myanmar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.4526 | 0.4504 | 0.0022 | Laos |
| 2020s | 0.4597 | 0.4745 | 0.0147 | Myanmar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index, Laos or Myanmar?
- Myanmar, at 0.477 against 0.462 in Laos as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Laos and Myanmar?
- 0.015, with Myanmar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Myanmar?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2023.
- How do Laos and Myanmar rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Laos ranks 115th and Myanmar ranks 112th 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.