Malawi vs Zambia: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Malawi
0.365
in 2023
Zambia
0.361
in 2023
Malawi rank
132nd
Zambia rank
135th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Malawi
- Zambia
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 0.365 against 0.361 in Zambia, a difference of 0.004.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Zambia ahead.
Malawi ranks 132nd and Zambia ranks 135th of 163 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3283 | 0.3369 | 0.0086 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 0.3605 | 0.3525 | 0.008 | Malawi |
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 Zambia?
- Malawi, at 0.365 against 0.361 in Zambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Malawi and Zambia?
- 0.004, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Zambia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Malawi and Zambia rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Malawi ranks 132nd 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.