Benin vs Senegal: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Benin
0.5526
in 2023
Senegal
0.5503
in 2023
Benin rank
166th
Senegal rank
167th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Benin
- Senegal
How they compare
Benin currently reports 0.5526 against 0.5503 in Senegal, a difference of 0.0023.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 166th and Senegal ranks 167th of 183 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5146 | 0.4841 | 0.0305 | Benin |
| 2010s | 0.5442 | 0.5321 | 0.0121 | Benin |
| 2020s | 0.5483 | 0.5462 | 0.0021 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Benin or Senegal?
- Benin, at 0.5526 against 0.5503 in Senegal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Benin and Senegal?
- 0.0023, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Senegal?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Senegal rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Benin ranks 166th and Senegal ranks 167th 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.