Ghana vs Kenya: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Ghana
0.6508
in 2023
Kenya
0.6459
in 2023
Ghana rank
136th
Kenya rank
139th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Ghana
- Kenya
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 0.6508 against 0.6459 in Kenya, a difference of 0.0049.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Kenya ahead.
Ghana ranks 136th and Kenya ranks 139th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and Kenya in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5202 | 0.5289 | 0.0087 | Kenya |
| 2000s | 0.5524 | 0.5578 | 0.0054 | Kenya |
| 2010s | 0.6151 | 0.6006 | 0.0145 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 0.6457 | 0.6323 | 0.0134 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Ghana or Kenya?
- Ghana, at 0.6508 against 0.6459 in Kenya as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Ghana and Kenya?
- 0.0049, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Kenya?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Kenya rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Ghana ranks 136th and Kenya ranks 139th 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.