Bolivia vs South Korea: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Bolivia
0.961
in 2023
South Korea
0.959
in 2023
Bolivia rank
100th
South Korea rank
102nd
Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Bolivia
- South Korea
How they compare
Bolivia currently reports 0.961 against 0.959 in South Korea, a difference of 0.002.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Korea ahead.
Bolivia ranks 100th and South Korea ranks 102nd of 179 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Bolivia averaged higher in 2 and South Korea in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8862 | 0.9216 | 0.0354 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 0.9254 | 0.9341 | 0.0087 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 0.9407 | 0.9378 | 0.0029 | Bolivia |
| 2020s | 0.969 | 0.9507 | 0.0182 | Bolivia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index vs. human development index, Bolivia or South Korea?
- Bolivia, at 0.961 against 0.959 in South Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index vs. human development index between Bolivia and South Korea?
- 0.002, with Bolivia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and South Korea?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Bolivia and South Korea rank globally for gender development index vs. human development index?
- Bolivia ranks 100th and South Korea ranks 102nd of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Gender Development Index vs. 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 Gender Development Index (GDI) measures gender inequalities in the achievement of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living.