Ireland vs Sweden: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Ireland
0.886
in 2023
Sweden
0.886
in 2023
Ireland rank
9th
Sweden rank
9th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Ireland
- Sweden
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 0.886 against 0.886 in Sweden, a difference of 0.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 9th of 166 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8523 | 0.8716 | 0.0193 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 0.884 | 0.886 | 0.002 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Ireland or Sweden?
- Ireland, at 0.886 against 0.886 in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Ireland and Sweden?
- 0, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Ireland ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 9th 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.