Paraguay vs Spain: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Paraguay
0.988
in 2023
Spain
0.989
in 2023
Paraguay rank
59th
Spain rank
57th
Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index over time
- Paraguay
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 0.989 against 0.988 in Paraguay, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Spain ahead.
Paraguay ranks 59th and Spain ranks 57th of 179 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Paraguay averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.9299 | 0.9598 | 0.0299 | Spain |
| 2000s | 0.9478 | 0.9744 | 0.0266 | Spain |
| 2010s | 0.9796 | 0.9837 | 0.0041 | Spain |
| 2020s | 0.9928 | 0.9912 | 0.0015 | Paraguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index vs. human development index, Paraguay or Spain?
- Spain, at 0.989 against 0.988 in Paraguay as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index vs. human development index between Paraguay and Spain?
- 0.001, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Spain?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Paraguay and Spain rank globally for gender development index vs. human development index?
- Paraguay ranks 59th and Spain ranks 57th 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.