Gabon vs Nicaragua: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Gabon
0.558
in 2023
Nicaragua
0.535
in 2023
Gabon rank
95th
Nicaragua rank
98th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Gabon
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 0.558 against 0.535 in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.023.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 95th and Nicaragua ranks 98th of 163 countries.
Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.5275 | 0.5116 | 0.0159 | Gabon |
| 2020s | 0.5533 | 0.5228 | 0.0305 | Gabon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Gabon or Nicaragua?
- Gabon, at 0.558 against 0.535 in Nicaragua as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Gabon and Nicaragua?
- 0.023, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Nicaragua?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Gabon and Nicaragua rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Gabon ranks 95th and Nicaragua ranks 98th 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.