South Korea vs Peru: Gender Development Index
South Korea
0.959
in 2023
Peru
0.959
in 2023
South Korea rank
106th
Peru rank
106th
Gender Development Index over time
- South Korea
- Peru
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 0.959 against 0.959 in Peru, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Peru ahead.
South Korea ranks 106th and Peru ranks 106th of 183 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.9342 | 0.9377 | 0.0034 | Peru |
| 2010s | 0.9378 | 0.9486 | 0.0108 | Peru |
| 2020s | 0.9507 | 0.963 | 0.0122 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index, South Korea or Peru?
- South Korea, at 0.959 against 0.959 in Peru as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index between South Korea and Peru?
- 0, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Peru?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Peru rank globally for gender development index?
- South Korea ranks 106th and Peru ranks 106th 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.