Malta vs Norway: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Malta
0.843
in 2023
Norway
0.909
in 2023
Malta rank
2nd
Norway rank
2nd
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Malta
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 0.909 against 0.843 in Malta, a difference of 0.066.
That makes Norway's figure about 1.1 times Malta's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
Malta ranks 2nd and Norway ranks 2nd of 3 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malta | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8112 | 0.9009 | 0.0897 | Norway |
| 2020s | 0.8362 | 0.9073 | 0.071 | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index, Malta or Norway?
- Norway, at 0.909 against 0.843 in Malta as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index between Malta and Norway?
- 0.066, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Norway?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Malta and Norway rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index vs. human development index?
- Malta ranks 2nd and Norway ranks 2nd of 3 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.