Cape Verde vs Congo: Human Development Index vs. mean male height
Cape Verde
0.668
in 2023
Congo
0.649
in 2023
Cape Verde rank
135th
Congo rank
138th
Human Development Index vs. mean male height over time
- Cape Verde
- Congo
How they compare
Cape Verde currently reports 0.668 against 0.649 in Congo, a difference of 0.019.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Cape Verde has been ahead every year.
Cape Verde ranks 135th and Congo ranks 138th of 192 countries.
Cape Verde has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6162 | 0.5684 | 0.0478 | Cape Verde |
| 2010s | 0.6588 | 0.6307 | 0.0281 | Cape Verde |
| 2020s | 0.6575 | 0.6448 | 0.0127 | Cape Verde |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index vs. mean male height, Cape Verde or Congo?
- Cape Verde, at 0.668 against 0.649 in Congo as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. mean male height between Cape Verde and Congo?
- 0.019, with Cape Verde ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Congo?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Cape Verde and Congo rank globally for human development index vs. mean male height?
- Cape Verde ranks 135th and Congo ranks 138th 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.