Peru vs Sri Lanka: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Peru
0.633
in 2023
Sri Lanka
0.63
in 2023
Peru rank
76th
Sri Lanka rank
77th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Peru
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Peru currently reports 0.633 against 0.63 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Peru ranks 76th and Sri Lanka ranks 77th of 163 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.5811 | 0.6061 | 0.025 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 0.6155 | 0.6305 | 0.015 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Peru or Sri Lanka?
- Peru, at 0.633 against 0.63 in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Peru and Sri Lanka?
- 0.003, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Sri Lanka?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Peru and Sri Lanka rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Peru ranks 76th and Sri Lanka ranks 77th 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.