Burundi vs Sierra Leone: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Burundi
0.286
in 2023
Sierra Leone
0.281
in 2023
Burundi rank
156th
Sierra Leone rank
157th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Burundi
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 0.286 against 0.281 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.005.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Burundi has been ahead every year.
Burundi ranks 156th and Sierra Leone ranks 157th of 163 countries.
Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.2784 | 0.2556 | 0.0228 | Burundi |
| 2020s | 0.283 | 0.2758 | 0.0072 | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Burundi or Sierra Leone?
- Burundi, at 0.286 against 0.281 in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Burundi and Sierra Leone?
- 0.005, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Sierra Leone?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Burundi and Sierra Leone rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Burundi ranks 156th and Sierra Leone ranks 157th 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.