Malawi vs Nigeria: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Malawi
0.365
in 2023
Nigeria
0.379
in 2023
Malawi rank
132nd
Nigeria rank
130th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Malawi
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 0.379 against 0.365 in Malawi, a difference of 0.014.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Malawi ranks 132nd and Nigeria ranks 130th of 163 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.33 | 0.3407 | 0.0107 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 0.3605 | 0.3725 | 0.012 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index, Malawi or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 0.379 against 0.365 in Malawi as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Malawi and Nigeria?
- 0.014, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Nigeria?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Malawi and Nigeria rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Malawi ranks 132nd and Nigeria ranks 130th 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.