Iraq vs Syria: Gender Development Index
Iraq
0.793
in 2023
Syria
0.787
in 2023
Iraq rank
179th
Syria rank
180th
Gender Development Index over time
- Iraq
- Syria
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 0.793 against 0.787 in Syria, a difference of 0.006.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Syria ahead.
Iraq ranks 179th and Syria ranks 180th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 1 and Syria in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6966 | 0.7972 | 0.1006 | Syria |
| 2000s | 0.7549 | 0.8119 | 0.057 | Syria |
| 2010s | 0.7935 | 0.8283 | 0.0348 | Syria |
| 2020s | 0.794 | 0.7925 | 0.0015 | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index, Iraq or Syria?
- Iraq, at 0.793 against 0.787 in Syria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index between Iraq and Syria?
- 0.006, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Syria?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Iraq and Syria rank globally for gender development index?
- Iraq ranks 179th and Syria ranks 180th 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.