Congo vs Kiribati: Human Development Index vs. mean male height
Congo
0.649
in 2023
Kiribati
0.644
in 2023
Congo rank
138th
Kiribati rank
140th
Human Development Index vs. mean male height over time
- Congo
- Kiribati
How they compare
Congo currently reports 0.649 against 0.644 in Kiribati, a difference of 0.005.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Kiribati ahead.
Congo ranks 138th and Kiribati ranks 140th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 2 and Kiribati in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Kiribati | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5854 | 0.5942 | 0.0088 | Kiribati |
| 2010s | 0.6307 | 0.6187 | 0.012 | Congo |
| 2020s | 0.6448 | 0.6372 | 0.0075 | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index vs. mean male height, Congo or Kiribati?
- Congo, at 0.649 against 0.644 in Kiribati as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. mean male height between Congo and Kiribati?
- 0.005, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Kiribati?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Congo and Kiribati rank globally for human development index vs. mean male height?
- Congo ranks 138th and Kiribati ranks 140th 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.