China vs Thailand: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
China
0.67
in 2023
Thailand
0.677
in 2023
China rank
64th
Thailand rank
63rd
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- China
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 0.677 against 0.67 in China, a difference of 0.007.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Thailand has been ahead every year.
China ranks 64th and Thailand ranks 63rd of 163 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.6287 | 0.6591 | 0.0304 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 0.666 | 0.6745 | 0.0085 | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, China or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 0.677 against 0.67 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between China and Thailand?
- 0.007, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Thailand?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do China and Thailand rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- China ranks 64th and Thailand ranks 63rd 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.