Ethiopia vs Malawi: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Ethiopia
0.5251
in 2023
Malawi
0.5374
in 2023
Ethiopia rank
175th
Malawi rank
173rd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Ethiopia
- Malawi
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 0.5374 against 0.5251 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.0123.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 175th and Malawi ranks 173rd of 183 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3849 | 0.4544 | 0.0695 | Malawi |
| 2010s | 0.4821 | 0.5214 | 0.0393 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 0.5188 | 0.5319 | 0.0131 | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Ethiopia or Malawi?
- Malawi, at 0.5374 against 0.5251 in Ethiopia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Ethiopia and Malawi?
- 0.0123, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Malawi?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Ethiopia and Malawi rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Ethiopia ranks 175th and Malawi ranks 173rd 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.