Iceland vs Switzerland: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Iceland
0.9755
in 2023
Switzerland
0.9757
in 2023
Iceland rank
2nd
Switzerland rank
1st
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Iceland
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 0.9757 against 0.9755 in Iceland, a difference of 0.0002.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Switzerland ahead.
Iceland ranks 2nd and Switzerland ranks 1st of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 3 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8802 | 0.8892 | 0.0089 | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 0.9331 | 0.9227 | 0.0104 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 0.9646 | 0.9635 | 0.0011 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 0.9722 | 0.9722 | 0 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Iceland or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 0.9757 against 0.9755 in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Iceland and Switzerland?
- 0.0002, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Switzerland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Iceland and Switzerland rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Iceland ranks 2nd and Switzerland ranks 1st 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.