Finland vs South Korea: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Finland
0.9514
in 2023
South Korea
0.9541
in 2023
Finland rank
14th
South Korea rank
11th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Finland
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 0.9541 against 0.9514 in Finland, a difference of 0.0027.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Finland ahead.
Finland ranks 14th and South Korea ranks 11th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 3 and South Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.85 | 0.81 | 0.04 | Finland |
| 2000s | 0.9113 | 0.8856 | 0.0257 | Finland |
| 2010s | 0.9372 | 0.9355 | 0.0017 | Finland |
| 2020s | 0.9509 | 0.9512 | 0.0002 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Finland or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 0.9541 against 0.9514 in Finland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Finland and South Korea?
- 0.0027, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and South Korea?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Finland and South Korea rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Finland ranks 14th and South Korea ranks 11th 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.