Belize vs Iceland: Gender Development Index
Belize
0.981
in 2023
Iceland
0.983
in 2023
Belize rank
75th
Iceland rank
72nd
Gender Development Index over time
- Belize
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 0.983 against 0.981 in Belize, a difference of 0.002.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Iceland ahead.
Belize ranks 75th and Iceland ranks 72nd of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belize averaged higher in 1 and Iceland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belize | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.9293 | 0.9757 | 0.0464 | Iceland |
| 2000s | 0.9445 | 0.9733 | 0.0288 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 0.9751 | 0.9714 | 0.0037 | Belize |
| 2020s | 0.9812 | 0.9822 | 0.001 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index, Belize or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 0.983 against 0.981 in Belize as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index between Belize and Iceland?
- 0.002, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and Iceland?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2023.
- How do Belize and Iceland rank globally for gender development index?
- Belize ranks 75th and Iceland ranks 72nd 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.