Cameroon vs Uganda: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Cameroon
0.6187
in 2023
Uganda
0.6116
in 2023
Cameroon rank
147th
Uganda rank
150th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Cameroon
- Uganda
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 0.6187 against 0.6116 in Uganda, a difference of 0.0071.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Cameroon ahead.
Cameroon ranks 147th and Uganda ranks 150th of 183 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5062 | 0.4842 | 0.022 | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 0.5987 | 0.5666 | 0.0321 | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 0.6108 | 0.6065 | 0.0043 | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Cameroon or Uganda?
- Cameroon, at 0.6187 against 0.6116 in Uganda as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Cameroon and Uganda?
- 0.0071, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Uganda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Cameroon and Uganda rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Cameroon ranks 147th and Uganda ranks 150th 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.