Hungary vs Latvia: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Hungary
0.8743
in 2023
Latvia
0.8756
in 2023
Hungary rank
46th
Latvia rank
45th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Hungary
- Latvia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 0.8756 against 0.8743 in Hungary, a difference of 0.0013.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 46th and Latvia ranks 45th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 3 and Latvia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Latvia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7676 | 0.7217 | 0.0459 | Hungary |
| 2000s | 0.8144 | 0.7899 | 0.0245 | Hungary |
| 2010s | 0.8517 | 0.8419 | 0.0098 | Hungary |
| 2020s | 0.8649 | 0.8668 | 0.0019 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Hungary or Latvia?
- Latvia, at 0.8756 against 0.8743 in Hungary as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Hungary and Latvia?
- 0.0013, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Latvia?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and Latvia rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Hungary ranks 46th and Latvia ranks 45th 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.