Niger vs South Sudan: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Niger
0.265
in 2023
South Sudan
0.226
in 2023
Niger rank
160th
South Sudan rank
163rd
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Niger
- South Sudan
How they compare
Niger currently reports 0.265 against 0.226 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.039.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.2 times South Sudan's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 160th and South Sudan ranks 163rd of 163 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.2391 | 0.1855 | 0.0536 | Niger |
| 2020s | 0.2605 | 0.2275 | 0.033 | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Niger or South Sudan?
- Niger, at 0.265 against 0.226 in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Niger and South Sudan?
- 0.039, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Sudan?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Niger and South Sudan rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Niger ranks 160th and South Sudan ranks 163rd 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.