Malawi vs Rwanda: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Malawi
0.925
in 2023
Rwanda
0.922
in 2023
Malawi rank
145th
Rwanda rank
148th
Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Malawi
- Rwanda
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 0.925 against 0.922 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Rwanda ahead.
Malawi ranks 145th and Rwanda ranks 148th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.858 | 0.8845 | 0.0265 | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 0.8759 | 0.9063 | 0.0304 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 0.9121 | 0.9368 | 0.0247 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 0.9288 | 0.9263 | 0.0025 | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index vs. human development index, Malawi or Rwanda?
- Malawi, at 0.925 against 0.922 in Rwanda as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index vs. human development index between Malawi and Rwanda?
- 0.003, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Rwanda?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Malawi and Rwanda rank globally for gender development index vs. human development index?
- Malawi ranks 145th and Rwanda ranks 148th 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.