Guinea-Bissau vs Iran: Gender Development Index
Guinea-Bissau
0.878
in 2023
Iran
0.875
in 2023
Guinea-Bissau rank
163rd
Iran rank
164th
Gender Development Index over time
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
How they compare
Guinea-Bissau currently reports 0.878 against 0.875 in Iran, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2018 it was Iran ahead.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 163rd and Iran ranks 164th of 183 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Guinea-Bissau averaged higher in 1 and Iran in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guinea-Bissau | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8605 | 0.883 | 0.0225 | Iran |
| 2020s | 0.878 | 0.874 | 0.004 | Guinea-Bissau |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index, Guinea-Bissau or Iran?
- Guinea-Bissau, at 0.878 against 0.875 in Iran as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index between Guinea-Bissau and Iran?
- 0.003, with Guinea-Bissau ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea-Bissau and Iran?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do Guinea-Bissau and Iran rank globally for gender development index?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 163rd and Iran ranks 164th 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.