Argentina vs Spain: Gender Development Index
Argentina
0.988
in 2023
Spain
0.989
in 2023
Argentina rank
61st
Spain rank
59th
Gender Development Index over time
- Argentina
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 0.989 against 0.988 in Argentina, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 61st and Spain ranks 59th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 3 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.9818 | 0.9598 | 0.022 | Argentina |
| 2000s | 0.9979 | 0.9744 | 0.0235 | Argentina |
| 2010s | 0.9938 | 0.9837 | 0.0101 | Argentina |
| 2020s | 0.9888 | 0.9912 | 0.0025 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index, Argentina or Spain?
- Spain, at 0.989 against 0.988 in Argentina as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index between Argentina and Spain?
- 0.001, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Spain?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Argentina and Spain rank globally for gender development index?
- Argentina ranks 61st and Spain ranks 59th 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. 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.