Botswana vs Gabon: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Botswana
0.7323
in 2023
Gabon
0.7327
in 2023
Botswana rank
111th
Gabon rank
110th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Botswana
- Gabon
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 0.7327 against 0.7323 in Botswana, a difference of 0.0004.
Across all 29 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 111th and Gabon ranks 110th of 183 countries.
Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.598 | 0.6535 | 0.0555 | Gabon |
| 2000s | 0.6301 | 0.6717 | 0.0416 | Gabon |
| 2010s | 0.6948 | 0.7138 | 0.0191 | Gabon |
| 2020s | 0.7207 | 0.7295 | 0.0088 | Gabon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Botswana or Gabon?
- Gabon, at 0.7327 against 0.7323 in Botswana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Botswana and Gabon?
- 0.0004, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Gabon?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Botswana and Gabon rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Botswana ranks 111th and Gabon ranks 110th 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.