Lesotho vs Sudan: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Lesotho
0.5469
in 2023
Sudan
0.5421
in 2023
Lesotho rank
169th
Sudan rank
172nd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Lesotho
- Sudan
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 0.5469 against 0.5421 in Sudan, a difference of 0.0048.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 16 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Sudan ahead.
Lesotho ranks 169th and Sudan ranks 172nd of 183 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4676 | 0.4999 | 0.0323 | Sudan |
| 2010s | 0.5119 | 0.5289 | 0.017 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 0.5391 | 0.5455 | 0.0064 | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Lesotho or Sudan?
- Lesotho, at 0.5469 against 0.5421 in Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Lesotho and Sudan?
- 0.0048, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Sudan?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Lesotho and Sudan rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Lesotho ranks 169th and Sudan ranks 172nd 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.