Palau vs Samoa: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Palau
0.616
in 2023
Samoa
0.609
in 2023
Palau rank
82nd
Samoa rank
83rd
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Palau
- Samoa
How they compare
Palau currently reports 0.616 against 0.609 in Samoa, a difference of 0.007.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Palau has been ahead every year.
Palau ranks 82nd and Samoa ranks 83rd of 166 countries.
Palau has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Palau | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.635 | 0.605 | 0.03 | Palau |
| 2020s | 0.6188 | 0.6065 | 0.0122 | Palau |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Palau or Samoa?
- Palau, at 0.616 against 0.609 in Samoa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Palau and Samoa?
- 0.007, with Palau ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Palau and Samoa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2023.
- How do Palau and Samoa rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Palau ranks 82nd and Samoa ranks 83rd 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.