Iran vs Malaysia: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Iran
0.8278
in 2023
Malaysia
0.8275
in 2023
Iran rank
63rd
Malaysia rank
64th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Iran
- Malaysia
How they compare
Iran currently reports 0.8278 against 0.8275 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.0003.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 63rd and Malaysia ranks 64th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 3 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7437 | 0.7409 | 0.0028 | Iran |
| 2000s | 0.7767 | 0.7594 | 0.0173 | Iran |
| 2010s | 0.8211 | 0.8045 | 0.0167 | Iran |
| 2020s | 0.8146 | 0.8175 | 0.0029 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Iran or Malaysia?
- Iran, at 0.8278 against 0.8275 in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Iran and Malaysia?
- 0.0003, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Malaysia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Iran and Malaysia rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Iran ranks 63rd and Malaysia ranks 64th 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.