Ireland vs Portugal: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Ireland
1
in 2023
Portugal
1
in 2023
Ireland rank
29th
Portugal rank
30th
Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 1 against 1 in Portugal, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Portugal ahead.
Ireland ranks 29th and Portugal ranks 30th of 183 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.9637 | 0.9815 | 0.0178 | Portugal |
| 2000s | 0.9753 | 0.9936 | 0.0183 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 0.9753 | 0.9919 | 0.0166 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 0.9935 | 0.9985 | 0.005 | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index vs. human development index, Ireland or Portugal?
- Ireland, at 1 against 1 in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index vs. human development index between Ireland and Portugal?
- 0, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for gender development index vs. human development index?
- Ireland ranks 29th and Portugal ranks 30th of 183 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.