Latvia vs Russia: Gender Development Index
Latvia
1.03
in 2023
Russia
1.02
in 2023
Latvia rank
7th
Russia rank
9th
Gender Development Index over time
- Latvia
- Russia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 1.03 against 1.02 in Russia, a difference of 0.01.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Russia ahead.
Latvia ranks 7th and Russia ranks 9th of 179 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 2 and Russia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.04 | 1.04 | 0.0017 | Russia |
| 2010s | 1.03 | 1.02 | 0.0085 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 1.03 | 1.01 | 0.0137 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index, Latvia or Russia?
- Latvia, at 1.03 against 1.02 in Russia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index between Latvia and Russia?
- 0.01, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Russia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
- How do Latvia and Russia rank globally for gender development index?
- Latvia ranks 7th and Russia ranks 9th of 179 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.