Ethiopia vs Nigeria: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Ethiopia
0.886
in 2023
Nigeria
0.892
in 2023
Ethiopia rank
155th
Nigeria rank
153rd
Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 0.892 against 0.886 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.006.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nigeria ahead.
Ethiopia ranks 155th and Nigeria ranks 153rd of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7848 | 0.8114 | 0.0266 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 0.8671 | 0.8534 | 0.0137 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 0.8845 | 0.8815 | 0.003 | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index vs. human development index, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 0.892 against 0.886 in Ethiopia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index vs. human development index between Ethiopia and Nigeria?
- 0.006, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Nigeria?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Ethiopia and Nigeria rank globally for gender development index vs. human development index?
- Ethiopia ranks 155th and Nigeria ranks 153rd 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.