Laos vs South Africa: Inequality adjusted human development index
Laos
0.462
in 2023
South Africa
0.476
in 2023
Laos rank
118th
South Africa rank
116th
Inequality adjusted human development index over time
- Laos
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 0.476 against 0.462 in Laos, a difference of 0.014.
Across all 12 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 118th and South Africa ranks 116th of 166 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.443 | 0.4632 | 0.0202 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 0.4597 | 0.471 | 0.0112 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality adjusted human development index, Laos or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 0.476 against 0.462 in Laos as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality adjusted human development index between Laos and South Africa?
- 0.014, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Laos and South Africa rank globally for inequality adjusted human development index?
- Laos ranks 118th and South Africa ranks 116th of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- 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.