Mali vs Niger: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Mali
0.281
in 2023
Niger
0.265
in 2023
Mali rank
160th
Niger rank
163rd
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Mali
- Niger
How they compare
Mali currently reports 0.281 against 0.265 in Niger, a difference of 0.016.
That makes Mali's figure about 1.1 times Niger's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Mali has been ahead every year.
Mali ranks 160th and Niger ranks 163rd of 166 countries.
Mali has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.2666 | 0.2391 | 0.0275 | Mali |
| 2020s | 0.2772 | 0.2605 | 0.0167 | Mali |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Mali or Niger?
- Mali, at 0.281 against 0.265 in Niger as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Mali and Niger?
- 0.016, with Mali ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Niger?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Mali and Niger rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Mali ranks 160th and Niger ranks 163rd 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.