Lesotho vs Senegal: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Lesotho
0.5469
in 2023
Senegal
0.5503
in 2023
Lesotho rank
169th
Senegal rank
167th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Lesotho
- Senegal
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 0.5503 against 0.5469 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.0034.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Senegal has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 169th and Senegal ranks 167th of 183 countries.
Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4642 | 0.4841 | 0.0199 | Senegal |
| 2010s | 0.5119 | 0.5321 | 0.0202 | Senegal |
| 2020s | 0.5391 | 0.5462 | 0.0071 | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Lesotho or Senegal?
- Senegal, at 0.5503 against 0.5469 in Lesotho as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Lesotho and Senegal?
- 0.0034, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Senegal?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Lesotho and Senegal rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Lesotho ranks 169th and Senegal ranks 167th 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.