Cape Verde vs Sao Tome and Principe: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Cape Verde
0.478
in 2023
Sao Tome and Principe
0.478
in 2023
Cape Verde rank
112th
Sao Tome and Principe rank
112th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Cape Verde
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Cape Verde currently reports 0.478 against 0.478 in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
Cape Verde ranks 112th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 112th of 166 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Cape Verde averaged higher in 1 and Sao Tome and Principe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.4698 | 0.4674 | 0.0024 | Cape Verde |
| 2020s | 0.4695 | 0.4735 | 0.004 | Sao Tome and Principe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Cape Verde or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Cape Verde, at 0.478 against 0.478 in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 0, with Cape Verde ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2023.
- How do Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Cape Verde ranks 112th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 112th of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) β 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.