Costa Rica vs Kuwait: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Costa Rica
0.8397
in 2023
Kuwait
0.8398
in 2023
Costa Rica rank
54th
Kuwait rank
53rd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Costa Rica
- Kuwait
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 0.8398 against 0.8397 in Costa Rica, a difference of 0.0001.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Kuwait has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 54th and Kuwait ranks 53rd of 183 countries.
Kuwait has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7557 | 0.7868 | 0.031 | Kuwait |
| 2010s | 0.8048 | 0.8184 | 0.0136 | Kuwait |
| 2020s | 0.8253 | 0.8315 | 0.0062 | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Costa Rica or Kuwait?
- Kuwait, at 0.8398 against 0.8397 in Costa Rica as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Costa Rica and Kuwait?
- 0.0001, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Kuwait?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Costa Rica and Kuwait rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Costa Rica ranks 54th and Kuwait ranks 53rd 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.