Ghana vs Sao Tome and Principe: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Ghana
0.6508
in 2023
Sao Tome and Principe
0.646
in 2023
Ghana rank
136th
Sao Tome and Principe rank
138th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Ghana
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 0.6508 against 0.646 in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 0.0048.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
Ghana ranks 136th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 138th of 183 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and Sao Tome and Principe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5713 | 0.572 | 0.0007 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 0.6151 | 0.6138 | 0.0013 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 0.6457 | 0.6426 | 0.0031 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Ghana or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Ghana, at 0.6508 against 0.646 in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Ghana and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 0.0048, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Ghana ranks 136th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 138th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – 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.