Palau vs Sri Lanka: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Palau
0.7879
in 2023
Sri Lanka
0.7889
in 2023
Palau rank
83rd
Sri Lanka rank
82nd
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Palau
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 0.7889 against 0.7879 in Palau, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Palau ahead.
Palau ranks 83rd and Sri Lanka ranks 82nd of 183 countries.
Palau has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Palau | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.794 | 0.7785 | 0.0154 | Palau |
| 2020s | 0.7903 | 0.7893 | 0.0011 | Palau |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Palau or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 0.7889 against 0.7879 in Palau as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Palau and Sri Lanka?
- 0.001, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Palau and Sri Lanka?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Palau and Sri Lanka rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Palau ranks 83rd and Sri Lanka ranks 82nd 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.