Colombia vs Sri Lanka: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Colombia
0.7904
in 2023
Sri Lanka
0.7889
in 2023
Colombia rank
81st
Sri Lanka rank
82nd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Colombia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 0.7904 against 0.7889 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.0015.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Colombia ranks 81st and Sri Lanka ranks 82nd of 183 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6554 | 0.6803 | 0.0249 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 0.7077 | 0.7264 | 0.0187 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 0.7643 | 0.7785 | 0.0143 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 0.7762 | 0.7893 | 0.0131 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Colombia or Sri Lanka?
- Colombia, at 0.7904 against 0.7889 in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Colombia and Sri Lanka?
- 0.0015, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Sri Lanka?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Colombia and Sri Lanka rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Colombia ranks 81st and Sri Lanka ranks 82nd 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.