Burkina Faso vs Mozambique: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Burkina Faso
0.486
in 2023
Mozambique
0.5138
in 2023
Burkina Faso rank
179th
Mozambique rank
176th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Burkina Faso
- Mozambique
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 0.5138 against 0.486 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.0278.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.1 times Burkina Faso's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 179th and Mozambique ranks 176th of 183 countries.
Mozambique has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Mozambique | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.378 | 0.4169 | 0.0389 | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 0.4413 | 0.4692 | 0.0279 | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 0.4797 | 0.5031 | 0.0235 | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Burkina Faso or Mozambique?
- Mozambique, at 0.5138 against 0.486 in Burkina Faso as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Burkina Faso and Mozambique?
- 0.0278, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Mozambique?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Burkina Faso and Mozambique rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Burkina Faso ranks 179th and Mozambique ranks 176th 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.