Belgium vs Ireland: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Belgium
0.891
in 2023
Ireland
0.886
in 2023
Belgium rank
6th
Ireland rank
9th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 0.891 against 0.886 in Ireland, a difference of 0.005.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 6th and Ireland ranks 9th of 166 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8548 | 0.8523 | 0.0025 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 0.882 | 0.884 | 0.002 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Belgium or Ireland?
- Belgium, at 0.891 against 0.886 in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Belgium and Ireland?
- 0.005, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Belgium ranks 6th and Ireland ranks 9th of 166 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. 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.