Uganda vs Zambia: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Uganda
0.6116
in 2023
Zambia
0.6115
in 2023
Uganda rank
150th
Zambia rank
151st
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Uganda
- Zambia
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 0.6116 against 0.6115 in Zambia, a difference of 0.0001.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zambia ahead.
Uganda ranks 150th and Zambia ranks 151st of 183 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Uganda averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Uganda | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4842 | 0.5164 | 0.0322 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 0.5666 | 0.5855 | 0.019 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 0.6065 | 0.6013 | 0.0051 | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Uganda or Zambia?
- Uganda, at 0.6116 against 0.6115 in Zambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Uganda and Zambia?
- 0.0001, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Uganda and Zambia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Uganda and Zambia rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Uganda ranks 150th and Zambia ranks 151st 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.