Belgium vs Switzerland: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Belgium
0.891
in 2023
Switzerland
0.894
in 2023
Belgium rank
6th
Switzerland rank
4th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Belgium
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 0.894 against 0.891 in Belgium, a difference of 0.003.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 4th of 163 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8548 | 0.8827 | 0.0279 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 0.882 | 0.89 | 0.008 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Belgium or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 0.894 against 0.891 in Belgium as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Belgium and Switzerland?
- 0.003, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Switzerland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Switzerland rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Belgium ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 4th 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.