Hong Kong vs Luxembourg: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Hong Kong
0.839
in 2023
Luxembourg
0.838
in 2023
Hong Kong rank
24th
Luxembourg rank
25th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Hong Kong
- Luxembourg
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 0.839 against 0.838 in Luxembourg, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Luxembourg ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 24th and Luxembourg ranks 25th of 166 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Hong Kong averaged higher in 1 and Luxembourg in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Luxembourg | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8138 | 0.8294 | 0.0156 | Luxembourg |
| 2020s | 0.8367 | 0.834 | 0.0028 | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Hong Kong or Luxembourg?
- Hong Kong, at 0.839 against 0.838 in Luxembourg as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Hong Kong and Luxembourg?
- 0.001, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Luxembourg?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong and Luxembourg rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Hong Kong ranks 24th and Luxembourg ranks 25th 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.