Nepal vs Sierra Leone: Gender Development Index
Nepal
0.858
in 2023
Sierra Leone
0.83
in 2023
Nepal rank
171st
Sierra Leone rank
174th
Gender Development Index over time
- Nepal
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 0.858 against 0.83 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.028.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
Nepal ranks 171st and Sierra Leone ranks 174th of 183 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8657 | 0.805 | 0.0607 | Nepal |
| 2010s | 0.8961 | 0.8202 | 0.0759 | Nepal |
| 2020s | 0.862 | 0.8277 | 0.0343 | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender development index, Nepal or Sierra Leone?
- Nepal, at 0.858 against 0.83 in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender development index between Nepal and Sierra Leone?
- 0.028, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and Sierra Leone?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
- How do Nepal and Sierra Leone rank globally for gender development index?
- Nepal ranks 171st and Sierra Leone ranks 174th 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.