Ghana vs Zimbabwe: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Ghana
0.399
in 2023
Zimbabwe
0.406
in 2023
Ghana rank
130th
Zimbabwe rank
128th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Ghana
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 0.406 against 0.399 in Ghana, a difference of 0.007.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 130th and Zimbabwe ranks 128th of 166 countries.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3669 | 0.3884 | 0.0216 | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 0.3915 | 0.3985 | 0.007 | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Ghana or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 0.406 against 0.399 in Ghana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Ghana and Zimbabwe?
- 0.007, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Zimbabwe?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Zimbabwe rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Ghana ranks 130th and Zimbabwe ranks 128th of 166 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.