Ghana vs Madagascar: Gender Development Index
Ghana
0.933
in 2023
Madagascar
0.934
in 2023
Ghana rank
136th
Madagascar rank
134th
Gender Development Index over time
- Ghana
- Madagascar
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 0.934 against 0.933 in Ghana, a difference of 0.001.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Madagascar has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 136th and Madagascar ranks 134th of 183 countries.
Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8617 | 0.9097 | 0.048 | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 0.905 | 0.9394 | 0.0344 | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 0.927 | 0.937 | 0.01 | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index, Ghana or Madagascar?
- Madagascar, at 0.934 against 0.933 in Ghana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index between Ghana and Madagascar?
- 0.001, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Madagascar?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Madagascar rank globally for gender development index?
- Ghana ranks 136th and Madagascar ranks 134th 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.