Nicaragua vs Samoa: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Nicaragua
0.7193
in 2023
Samoa
0.7191
in 2023
Nicaragua rank
118th
Samoa rank
119th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Nicaragua
- Samoa
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 0.7193 against 0.7191 in Samoa, a difference of 0.0002.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Samoa ahead.
Nicaragua ranks 118th 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 | Nicaragua | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6423 | 0.7065 | 0.0642 | Samoa |
| 2010s | 0.6861 | 0.7201 | 0.034 | Samoa |
| 2020s | 0.7039 | 0.7158 | 0.0119 | Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Nicaragua or Samoa?
- Nicaragua, at 0.7193 against 0.7191 in Samoa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Nicaragua and Samoa?
- 0.0002, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Samoa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Nicaragua and Samoa rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Nicaragua ranks 118th 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.