Malawi vs Sudan: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Malawi
0.5374
in 2023
Sudan
0.5421
in 2023
Malawi rank
173rd
Sudan rank
172nd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Malawi
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 0.5421 against 0.5374 in Malawi, a difference of 0.0047.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 16 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Sudan ahead.
Malawi ranks 173rd 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 | Malawi | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4889 | 0.4999 | 0.0111 | Sudan |
| 2010s | 0.5214 | 0.5289 | 0.0075 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 0.5319 | 0.5455 | 0.0135 | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Malawi or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 0.5421 against 0.5374 in Malawi as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Malawi and Sudan?
- 0.0047, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Sudan?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Malawi and Sudan rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Malawi ranks 173rd 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.