Madagascar vs Mozambique: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Madagascar
0.319
in 2023
Mozambique
0.297
in 2023
Madagascar rank
155th
Mozambique rank
158th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Madagascar
- Mozambique
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 0.319 against 0.297 in Mozambique, a difference of 0.022.
That makes Madagascar's figure about 1.1 times Mozambique's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Madagascar has been ahead every year.
Madagascar ranks 155th and Mozambique ranks 158th of 166 countries.
Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Mozambique | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3248 | 0.2644 | 0.0603 | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 0.3165 | 0.288 | 0.0285 | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Madagascar or Mozambique?
- Madagascar, at 0.319 against 0.297 in Mozambique as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Madagascar and Mozambique?
- 0.022, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Mozambique?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Madagascar and Mozambique rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Madagascar ranks 155th and Mozambique ranks 158th 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.