Cambodia vs Laos: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Cambodia
0.444
in 2023
Laos
0.462
in 2023
Cambodia rank
118th
Laos rank
115th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Cambodia
- Laos
How they compare
Laos currently reports 0.462 against 0.444 in Cambodia, a difference of 0.018.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Laos has been ahead every year.
Cambodia ranks 118th and Laos ranks 115th of 163 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.4101 | 0.436 | 0.0259 | Laos |
| 2020s | 0.4383 | 0.4597 | 0.0215 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Cambodia or Laos?
- Laos, at 0.462 against 0.444 in Cambodia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Cambodia and Laos?
- 0.018, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Laos?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Cambodia and Laos rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Cambodia ranks 118th and Laos ranks 115th 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.