Estonia vs Russia: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Estonia
1.02
in 2023
Russia
1.02
in 2023
Estonia rank
9th
Russia rank
9th
Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Estonia
- Russia
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 1.02 against 1.02 in Russia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Russia ahead.
Estonia ranks 9th and Russia ranks 9th of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 2 and Russia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.03 | 1.04 | 0.0104 | Russia |
| 2010s | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.0001 | Estonia |
| 2020s | 1.02 | 1.01 | 0.0103 | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index vs. human development index, Estonia or Russia?
- Estonia, at 1.02 against 1.02 in Russia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index vs. human development index between Estonia and Russia?
- 0, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Russia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
- How do Estonia and Russia rank globally for gender development index vs. human development index?
- Estonia ranks 9th and Russia ranks 9th 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.