Germany vs Iceland: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Germany
0.9701
in 2023
Iceland
0.9755
in 2023
Germany rank
4th
Iceland rank
2nd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Germany
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 0.9755 against 0.9701 in Germany, a difference of 0.0054.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 4th and Iceland ranks 2nd of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 2 and Iceland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8893 | 0.8802 | 0.009 | Germany |
| 2000s | 0.9406 | 0.9331 | 0.0075 | Germany |
| 2010s | 0.9631 | 0.9646 | 0.0015 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 0.9677 | 0.9722 | 0.0045 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Germany or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 0.9755 against 0.9701 in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Germany and Iceland?
- 0.0054, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Iceland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Germany and Iceland rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Germany ranks 4th and Iceland ranks 2nd 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.