Burkina Faso vs Yemen: Human Development Index vs. mean male height
Burkina Faso
0.459
in 2023
Yemen
0.47
in 2023
Burkina Faso rank
186th
Yemen rank
184th
Human Development Index vs. mean male height over time
- Burkina Faso
- Yemen
How they compare
Yemen currently reports 0.47 against 0.459 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.011.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Yemen has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 186th and Yemen ranks 184th of 192 countries.
Yemen has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.348 | 0.489 | 0.141 | Yemen |
| 2010s | 0.4164 | 0.4828 | 0.0664 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 0.4557 | 0.4632 | 0.0075 | Yemen |
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 Yemen?
- Yemen, at 0.47 against 0.459 in Burkina Faso as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. mean male height between Burkina Faso and Yemen?
- 0.011, with Yemen ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Yemen?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Burkina Faso and Yemen rank globally for human development index vs. mean male height?
- Burkina Faso ranks 186th and Yemen ranks 184th 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.