South Africa vs Tunisia: Human Development Index vs. mean male height
South Africa
0.741
in 2023
Tunisia
0.746
in 2023
South Africa rank
106th
Tunisia rank
105th
Human Development Index vs. mean male height over time
- South Africa
- Tunisia
How they compare
Tunisia currently reports 0.746 against 0.741 in South Africa, a difference of 0.005.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 106th and Tunisia ranks 105th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Tunisia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6428 | 0.6038 | 0.039 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 0.6238 | 0.685 | 0.0612 | Tunisia |
| 2010s | 0.711 | 0.7282 | 0.0172 | Tunisia |
| 2020s | 0.7308 | 0.738 | 0.0072 | Tunisia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index vs. mean male height, South Africa or Tunisia?
- Tunisia, at 0.746 against 0.741 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. mean male height between South Africa and Tunisia?
- 0.005, with Tunisia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tunisia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Tunisia rank globally for human development index vs. mean male height?
- South Africa ranks 106th and Tunisia ranks 105th 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.