India vs Nicaragua: Human Development Index: males vs. females
India
0.722
in 2023
Nicaragua
0.7193
in 2023
India rank
115th
Nicaragua rank
118th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- India
- Nicaragua
How they compare
India currently reports 0.722 against 0.7193 in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.0027.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nicaragua ahead.
India ranks 115th and Nicaragua ranks 118th of 183 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, India averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5923 | 0.6423 | 0.05 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 0.6693 | 0.6861 | 0.0168 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 0.7049 | 0.7039 | 0.001 | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, India or Nicaragua?
- India, at 0.722 against 0.7193 in Nicaragua as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between India and Nicaragua?
- 0.0027, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Nicaragua?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do India and Nicaragua rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- India ranks 115th and Nicaragua ranks 118th 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.