Mauritania vs Rwanda: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Mauritania
0.5953
in 2023
Rwanda
0.5988
in 2023
Mauritania rank
157th
Rwanda rank
155th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Mauritania
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 0.5988 against 0.5953 in Mauritania, a difference of 0.0035.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mauritania ahead.
Mauritania ranks 157th and Rwanda ranks 155th of 183 countries.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritania | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5283 | 0.4443 | 0.084 | Mauritania |
| 2010s | 0.5821 | 0.5418 | 0.0404 | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 0.5908 | 0.5859 | 0.005 | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Mauritania or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 0.5988 against 0.5953 in Mauritania as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Mauritania and Rwanda?
- 0.0035, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and Rwanda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Mauritania and Rwanda rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Mauritania ranks 157th and Rwanda ranks 155th 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.