Rwanda vs Uganda: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Rwanda
0.399
in 2023
Uganda
0.4
in 2023
Rwanda rank
130th
Uganda rank
129th
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time
- Rwanda
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 0.4 against 0.399 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.001.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
Rwanda ranks 130th and Uganda ranks 129th of 166 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3475 | 0.3618 | 0.0143 | Uganda |
| 2020s | 0.3892 | 0.3945 | 0.0053 | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Rwanda or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 0.4 against 0.399 in Rwanda as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Rwanda and Uganda?
- 0.001, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Uganda?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Rwanda and Uganda rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
- Rwanda ranks 130th and Uganda ranks 129th of 166 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.