Zambia vs Zimbabwe: Human Development Index: males vs. females
Zambia
0.6115
in 2023
Zimbabwe
0.6156
in 2023
Zambia rank
151st
Zimbabwe rank
149th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 0.6156 against 0.6115 in Zambia, a difference of 0.0041.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
Zambia ranks 151st and Zimbabwe ranks 149th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Zambia averaged higher in 2 and Zimbabwe in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Zambia | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4556 | 0.5026 | 0.047 | Zimbabwe |
| 2000s | 0.5164 | 0.4922 | 0.0242 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 0.5855 | 0.5812 | 0.0043 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 0.6013 | 0.6063 | 0.005 | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, Zambia or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 0.6156 against 0.6115 in Zambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between Zambia and Zimbabwe?
- 0.0041, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Zambia and Zimbabwe?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2023.
- How do Zambia and Zimbabwe rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- Zambia ranks 151st and Zimbabwe ranks 149th 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.