Germany vs Netherlands: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Germany
0.9701
in 2023
Netherlands
0.9661
in 2023
Germany rank
4th
Netherlands rank
6th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Germany
- Netherlands
How they compare
Germany currently reports 0.9701 against 0.9661 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.004.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Netherlands ahead.
Germany ranks 4th and Netherlands ranks 6th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 3 and Netherlands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8893 | 0.898 | 0.0088 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 0.9406 | 0.9256 | 0.015 | Germany |
| 2010s | 0.9631 | 0.9553 | 0.0078 | Germany |
| 2020s | 0.9677 | 0.9633 | 0.0044 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Germany or Netherlands?
- Germany, at 0.9701 against 0.9661 in Netherlands as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Germany and Netherlands?
- 0.004, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Netherlands?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Germany and Netherlands rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Germany ranks 4th and Netherlands ranks 6th 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.