Syria vs Zimbabwe: Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index

Syria
0.419
in 2015
Zimbabwe
0.406
in 2023
Syria rank
124th
Zimbabwe rank
125th

Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index over time

  • Syria
  • Zimbabwe
00.20.40.6201020162023

How they compare

Syria currently reports 0.419 against 0.406 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.013.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Syria has been ahead every year.

Syria ranks 124th and Zimbabwe ranks 125th of 163 countries.

Syria has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inequality-adjusted human development index, Syria or Zimbabwe?
Syria, at 0.419 against 0.406 in Zimbabwe as of 2015.
What is the difference in inequality-adjusted human development index between Syria and Zimbabwe?
0.013, with Syria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Syria and Zimbabwe?
5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2015.
How do Syria and Zimbabwe rank globally for inequality-adjusted human development index?
Syria ranks 124th and Zimbabwe ranks 125th 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

Indicator
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
Source
UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
166 places, 2,131 data points, 2010–2023
Last refreshed

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.