Canada vs Singapore: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Canada
0.9429
in 2023
Singapore
0.9496
in 2023
Canada rank
19th
Singapore rank
16th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Canada
- Singapore
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 0.9496 against 0.9429 in Canada, a difference of 0.0067.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Canada ahead.
Canada ranks 19th and Singapore ranks 16th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 2 and Singapore in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8842 | 0.8674 | 0.0169 | Canada |
| 2000s | 0.9139 | 0.9125 | 0.0013 | Canada |
| 2010s | 0.9361 | 0.9413 | 0.0052 | Singapore |
| 2020s | 0.9384 | 0.9486 | 0.0102 | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Canada or Singapore?
- Singapore, at 0.9496 against 0.9429 in Canada as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Canada and Singapore?
- 0.0067, with Singapore ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Singapore?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Canada and Singapore rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Canada ranks 19th and Singapore ranks 16th 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.