Saudi Arabia vs Spain: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Saudi Arabia
0.9183
in 2023
Spain
0.9202
in 2023
Saudi Arabia rank
32nd
Spain rank
30th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 0.9202 against 0.9183 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.0019.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 32nd and Spain ranks 30th of 183 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7365 | 0.8107 | 0.0742 | Spain |
| 2000s | 0.8036 | 0.8614 | 0.0578 | Spain |
| 2010s | 0.8638 | 0.8984 | 0.0346 | Spain |
| 2020s | 0.9058 | 0.9121 | 0.0063 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Saudi Arabia or Spain?
- Spain, at 0.9202 against 0.9183 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 0.0019, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Spain rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 32nd and Spain ranks 30th 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.