Mali vs Sudan: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Mali
0.812
in 2023
Sudan
0.813
in 2023
Mali rank
174th
Sudan rank
173rd
Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Mali
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 0.813 against 0.812 in Mali, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 16 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Mali ahead.
Mali ranks 174th and Sudan ranks 173rd of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mali averaged higher in 2 and Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8295 | 0.8045 | 0.025 | Mali |
| 2010s | 0.8187 | 0.8367 | 0.018 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 0.8147 | 0.794 | 0.0207 | Mali |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index vs. human development index, Mali or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 0.813 against 0.812 in Mali as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index vs. human development index between Mali and Sudan?
- 0.001, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Sudan?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Mali and Sudan rank globally for gender development index vs. human development index?
- Mali ranks 174th and Sudan ranks 173rd 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.