Ghana vs Nigeria: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Ghana
0.399
in 2023
Nigeria
0.379
in 2023
Ghana rank
127th
Nigeria rank
130th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Ghana
- Nigeria
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 0.399 against 0.379 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.02.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 127th and Nigeria ranks 130th of 163 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3669 | 0.3407 | 0.0262 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 0.3915 | 0.3725 | 0.019 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Ghana or Nigeria?
- Ghana, at 0.399 against 0.379 in Nigeria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Ghana and Nigeria?
- 0.02, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Nigeria?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Nigeria rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Ghana ranks 127th and Nigeria ranks 130th 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.