Belgium vs Sweden: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Belgium
0.891
in 2023
Sweden
0.886
in 2023
Belgium rank
6th
Sweden rank
9th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Belgium
- Sweden
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 0.891 against 0.886 in Sweden, a difference of 0.005.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Sweden ahead.
Belgium ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 9th of 163 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8548 | 0.8716 | 0.0168 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 0.882 | 0.886 | 0.004 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Belgium or Sweden?
- Belgium, at 0.891 against 0.886 in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Belgium and Sweden?
- 0.005, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Sweden?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Sweden rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Belgium ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 9th 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. 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.