Mozambique vs Sierra Leone: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Mozambique
0.297
in 2023
Sierra Leone
0.281
in 2023
Mozambique rank
155th
Sierra Leone rank
157th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Mozambique
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 0.297 against 0.281 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.016.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.1 times Sierra Leone's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 155th and Sierra Leone ranks 157th of 163 countries.
Mozambique has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.2644 | 0.2531 | 0.0113 | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 0.288 | 0.2758 | 0.0122 | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Mozambique or Sierra Leone?
- Mozambique, at 0.297 against 0.281 in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Mozambique and Sierra Leone?
- 0.016, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Sierra Leone?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Mozambique and Sierra Leone rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Mozambique ranks 155th and Sierra Leone ranks 157th of 163 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.