Laos vs Micronesia (country): Human Development Index: males vs. females
Laos
0.6402
in 2023
Micronesia (country)
0.6278
in 2023
Laos rank
141st
Micronesia (country) rank
143rd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Laos
- Micronesia (country)
How they compare
Laos currently reports 0.6402 against 0.6278 in Micronesia (country), a difference of 0.0124.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Laos has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 141st and Micronesia (country) ranks 143rd of 183 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Micronesia (country) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.6356 | 0.6248 | 0.0108 | Laos |
| 2020s | 0.6381 | 0.626 | 0.0121 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Laos or Micronesia (country)?
- Laos, at 0.6402 against 0.6278 in Micronesia (country) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Laos and Micronesia (country)?
- 0.0124, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Micronesia (country)?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do Laos and Micronesia (country) rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Laos ranks 141st and Micronesia (country) ranks 143rd 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.