Benin vs Lesotho: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Benin
0.5526
in 2023
Lesotho
0.5469
in 2023
Benin rank
166th
Lesotho rank
169th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Benin
- Lesotho
How they compare
Benin currently reports 0.5526 against 0.5469 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.0057.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Lesotho ahead.
Benin ranks 166th and Lesotho ranks 169th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 3 and Lesotho in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4452 | 0.47 | 0.0248 | Lesotho |
| 2000s | 0.4981 | 0.4632 | 0.0348 | Benin |
| 2010s | 0.5442 | 0.5119 | 0.0323 | Benin |
| 2020s | 0.5483 | 0.5391 | 0.0092 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Benin or Lesotho?
- Benin, at 0.5526 against 0.5469 in Lesotho as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Benin and Lesotho?
- 0.0057, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Lesotho?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Lesotho rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Benin ranks 166th and Lesotho ranks 169th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) β 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.