Cape Verde vs Namibia: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Cape Verde
0.6769
in 2023
Namibia
0.6608
in 2023
Cape Verde rank
129th
Namibia rank
132nd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Cape Verde
- Namibia
How they compare
Cape Verde currently reports 0.6769 against 0.6608 in Namibia, a difference of 0.0161.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Cape Verde has been ahead every year.
Cape Verde ranks 129th and Namibia ranks 132nd of 183 countries.
Cape Verde has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6461 | 0.5926 | 0.0535 | Cape Verde |
| 2010s | 0.6619 | 0.6219 | 0.04 | Cape Verde |
| 2020s | 0.6653 | 0.6445 | 0.0208 | Cape Verde |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Cape Verde or Namibia?
- Cape Verde, at 0.6769 against 0.6608 in Namibia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Cape Verde and Namibia?
- 0.0161, with Cape Verde ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Namibia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2023.
- How do Cape Verde and Namibia rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Cape Verde ranks 129th and Namibia ranks 132nd 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.