Central African Republic vs South Sudan: Human Development Index vs. mean male height
Central African Republic
0.414
in 2023
South Sudan
0.388
in 2023
Central African Republic rank
191st
South Sudan rank
192nd
Human Development Index vs. mean male height over time
- Central African Republic
- South Sudan
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 0.414 against 0.388 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.026.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Sudan ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 191st and South Sudan ranks 192nd of 192 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3577 | 0.3645 | 0.0068 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 0.3797 | 0.393 | 0.0133 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index vs. mean male height, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
- Central African Republic, at 0.414 against 0.388 in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. mean male height between Central African Republic and South Sudan?
- 0.026, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and South Sudan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Central African Republic and South Sudan rank globally for human development index vs. mean male height?
- Central African Republic ranks 191st and South Sudan ranks 192nd 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.