Ethiopia vs Sierra Leone: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Ethiopia
0.5251
in 2023
Sierra Leone
0.5097
in 2023
Ethiopia rank
175th
Sierra Leone rank
177th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Ethiopia
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 0.5251 against 0.5097 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.0154.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Ethiopia ranks 175th and Sierra Leone ranks 177th of 183 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 2 and Sierra Leone in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4012 | 0.4198 | 0.0186 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 0.4821 | 0.4761 | 0.006 | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 0.5188 | 0.503 | 0.0158 | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Ethiopia or Sierra Leone?
- Ethiopia, at 0.5251 against 0.5097 in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Ethiopia and Sierra Leone?
- 0.0154, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Sierra Leone?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
- How do Ethiopia and Sierra Leone rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Ethiopia ranks 175th and Sierra Leone ranks 177th 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.