Gambia vs Malawi: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Gambia
0.5372
in 2023
Malawi
0.5374
in 2023
Gambia rank
174th
Malawi rank
173rd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Gambia
- Malawi
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 0.5374 against 0.5372 in Gambia, a difference of 0.0002.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Malawi ahead.
Gambia ranks 174th and Malawi ranks 173rd of 183 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 1 and Malawi in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.5085 | 0.5214 | 0.0129 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 0.5328 | 0.5319 | 0.0009 | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Gambia or Malawi?
- Malawi, at 0.5374 against 0.5372 in Gambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Gambia and Malawi?
- 0.0002, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Malawi?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Gambia and Malawi rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Gambia ranks 174th 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.