Latvia vs Turkey: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Latvia
0.8756
in 2023
Turkey
0.8764
in 2023
Latvia rank
45th
Turkey rank
44th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Latvia
- Turkey
How they compare
Turkey currently reports 0.8764 against 0.8756 in Latvia, a difference of 0.0008.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 45th and Turkey ranks 44th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 3 and Turkey in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7217 | 0.6905 | 0.0312 | Latvia |
| 2000s | 0.7899 | 0.7413 | 0.0486 | Latvia |
| 2010s | 0.8419 | 0.8326 | 0.0093 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 0.8668 | 0.8686 | 0.0018 | Turkey |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Latvia or Turkey?
- Turkey, at 0.8764 against 0.8756 in Latvia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Latvia and Turkey?
- 0.0008, with Turkey ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Turkey?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do Latvia and Turkey rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Latvia ranks 45th and Turkey ranks 44th 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.