Lesotho vs Zambia: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Lesotho
0.357
in 2023
Zambia
0.361
in 2023
Lesotho rank
138th
Zambia rank
135th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Lesotho
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 0.361 against 0.357 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.004.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Zambia ahead.
Lesotho ranks 138th and Zambia ranks 135th of 163 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3024 | 0.3369 | 0.0345 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 0.3508 | 0.3525 | 0.0017 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index, Lesotho or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 0.361 against 0.357 in Lesotho as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Lesotho and Zambia?
- 0.004, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Zambia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Lesotho and Zambia rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Lesotho ranks 138th and Zambia ranks 135th 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.