Poland vs Portugal: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Poland
0.8995
in 2023
Portugal
0.8896
in 2023
Poland rank
36th
Portugal rank
39th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Poland
- Portugal
How they compare
Poland currently reports 0.8995 against 0.8896 in Portugal, a difference of 0.0099.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Poland ahead.
Poland ranks 36th and Portugal ranks 39th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 3 and Portugal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.757 | 0.7666 | 0.0096 | Portugal |
| 2000s | 0.8239 | 0.8139 | 0.01 | Poland |
| 2010s | 0.8676 | 0.8571 | 0.0105 | Poland |
| 2020s | 0.8854 | 0.8799 | 0.0055 | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Poland or Portugal?
- Poland, at 0.8995 against 0.8896 in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Poland and Portugal?
- 0.0099, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Portugal?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Poland and Portugal rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Poland ranks 36th and Portugal ranks 39th 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.