Burkina Faso vs Mali: Human Development Index vs. mean male height
Burkina Faso
0.459
in 2023
Mali
0.419
in 2023
Burkina Faso rank
186th
Mali rank
188th
Human Development Index vs. mean male height over time
- Burkina Faso
- Mali
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 0.459 against 0.419 in Mali, a difference of 0.04.
That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.1 times Mali's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Mali ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 186th and Mali ranks 188th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 2 and Mali in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Mali | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.348 | 0.3858 | 0.0378 | Mali |
| 2010s | 0.4164 | 0.4145 | 0.0019 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 0.4557 | 0.416 | 0.0398 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index vs. mean male height, Burkina Faso or Mali?
- Burkina Faso, at 0.459 against 0.419 in Mali as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. mean male height between Burkina Faso and Mali?
- 0.04, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Mali?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Burkina Faso and Mali rank globally for human development index vs. mean male height?
- Burkina Faso ranks 186th and Mali ranks 188th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Human Development Index vs. mean male height. 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.