India vs Laos: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
India
0.475
in 2023
Laos
0.462
in 2023
India rank
117th
Laos rank
118th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- India
- Laos
How they compare
India currently reports 0.475 against 0.462 in Laos, a difference of 0.013.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Laos ahead.
India ranks 117th and Laos ranks 118th of 166 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.4148 | 0.436 | 0.0212 | Laos |
| 2020s | 0.4575 | 0.4597 | 0.0022 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, India or Laos?
- India, at 0.475 against 0.462 in Laos as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between India and Laos?
- 0.013, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Laos?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do India and Laos rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- India ranks 117th and Laos ranks 118th of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) β 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.