Kuwait vs Uruguay: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Kuwait
0.8398
in 2023
Uruguay
0.8483
in 2023
Kuwait rank
53rd
Uruguay rank
51st
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Kuwait
- Uruguay
How they compare
Uruguay currently reports 0.8483 against 0.8398 in Kuwait, a difference of 0.0085.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Kuwait ahead.
Kuwait ranks 53rd and Uruguay ranks 51st of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Kuwait averaged higher in 3 and Uruguay in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kuwait | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7683 | 0.7382 | 0.0301 | Kuwait |
| 2000s | 0.7868 | 0.7732 | 0.0136 | Kuwait |
| 2010s | 0.8184 | 0.8086 | 0.0098 | Kuwait |
| 2020s | 0.8315 | 0.8343 | 0.0027 | Uruguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Kuwait or Uruguay?
- Uruguay, at 0.8483 against 0.8398 in Kuwait as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Kuwait and Uruguay?
- 0.0085, with Uruguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and Uruguay?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Kuwait and Uruguay rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Kuwait ranks 53rd and Uruguay ranks 51st 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.