Bhutan vs Jamaica: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Bhutan
0.7106
in 2023
Jamaica
0.7134
in 2023
Bhutan rank
122nd
Jamaica rank
121st
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Bhutan
- Jamaica
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 0.7134 against 0.7106 in Bhutan, a difference of 0.0028.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Bhutan ranks 122nd and Jamaica ranks 121st of 183 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.6474 | 0.7079 | 0.0605 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 0.7012 | 0.7074 | 0.0063 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Bhutan or Jamaica?
- Jamaica, at 0.7134 against 0.7106 in Bhutan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Bhutan and Jamaica?
- 0.0028, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Jamaica?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Bhutan and Jamaica rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Bhutan ranks 122nd and Jamaica ranks 121st 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.