Jamaica vs Nicaragua: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Jamaica
0.7134
in 2023
Nicaragua
0.7193
in 2023
Jamaica rank
121st
Nicaragua rank
118th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Jamaica
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 0.7193 against 0.7134 in Jamaica, a difference of 0.0059.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Jamaica ahead.
Jamaica ranks 121st and Nicaragua ranks 118th of 183 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6883 | 0.6423 | 0.046 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 0.7079 | 0.6861 | 0.0219 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 0.7074 | 0.7039 | 0.0036 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Jamaica or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 0.7193 against 0.7134 in Jamaica as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Jamaica and Nicaragua?
- 0.0059, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Nicaragua?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Jamaica and Nicaragua rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Jamaica ranks 121st and Nicaragua ranks 118th 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.