Nigeria vs Rwanda: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Nigeria
0.5918
in 2023
Rwanda
0.5988
in 2023
Nigeria rank
158th
Rwanda rank
155th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 0.5988 against 0.5918 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.007.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Nigeria ahead.
Nigeria ranks 158th and Rwanda ranks 155th of 183 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4592 | 0.3209 | 0.1382 | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 0.5203 | 0.4443 | 0.076 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 0.5652 | 0.5418 | 0.0235 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 0.5895 | 0.5859 | 0.0036 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Nigeria or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 0.5988 against 0.5918 in Nigeria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Nigeria and Rwanda?
- 0.007, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Rwanda?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Nigeria and Rwanda rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Nigeria ranks 158th 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.