Afghanistan vs Nigeria: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Afghanistan
0.5746
in 2023
Nigeria
0.5918
in 2023
Afghanistan rank
160th
Nigeria rank
158th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Afghanistan
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 0.5918 against 0.5746 in Afghanistan, a difference of 0.0172.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 16 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Nigeria ahead.
Afghanistan ranks 160th and Nigeria ranks 158th of 183 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5195 | 0.5417 | 0.0221 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 0.5583 | 0.5652 | 0.0069 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 0.5617 | 0.5895 | 0.0278 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Afghanistan or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 0.5918 against 0.5746 in Afghanistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Afghanistan and Nigeria?
- 0.0172, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Nigeria?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Afghanistan and Nigeria rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Afghanistan ranks 160th and Nigeria ranks 158th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Human Development Index: males vs. females. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development. Only male population is considered.