Nauru vs Samoa: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Nauru
0.7216
in 2023
Samoa
0.7191
in 2023
Nauru rank
116th
Samoa rank
119th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Nauru
- Samoa
How they compare
Nauru currently reports 0.7216 against 0.7191 in Samoa, a difference of 0.0025.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Samoa ahead.
Nauru ranks 116th and Samoa ranks 119th of 183 countries.
Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nauru | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6021 | 0.7135 | 0.1114 | Samoa |
| 2010s | 0.6673 | 0.7201 | 0.0527 | Samoa |
| 2020s | 0.7132 | 0.7158 | 0.0025 | Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Nauru or Samoa?
- Nauru, at 0.7216 against 0.7191 in Samoa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Nauru and Samoa?
- 0.0025, with Nauru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nauru and Samoa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Nauru and Samoa rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Nauru ranks 116th and Samoa ranks 119th 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.