How does Congo rank for gender development index vs. human development index?

Congo ranks 142nd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.

Is gender development index vs. human development index rising or falling in Congo?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Congo data come from?

The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index in Congo

Name: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index in Congo
Creator: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Congo: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index was 0.924 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

0.924

Change on year

up 0.1%

World rank

142nd

of 179 countries

All-time high

0.93

in 2009

All-time low

0.88

in 2006

Years of data

2005–2023

Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index in Congo, 2005–2023

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gender development index vs. human development index in Congo is 0.924, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gender development index vs. human development index in Congo peaked at 0.93 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.88, in 2006.

Congo ranks 142nd of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	0.8944	0.88	0.93	5
2010s	0.8993	0.887	0.91	10
2020s	0.922	0.92	0.924	4

Countries ranked near Congo

139 Papua New Guinea 0.926 compare
139 Tajikistan 0.926 compare
141 Malawi 0.925 compare
142 Senegal 0.924 compare
144 Rwanda 0.922 compare
145 Mozambique 0.92 compare

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More gender data for Congo

Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 93,771 (2025)
Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 95,629 (2025)
Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 91,657 (2025)
Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 93,441 (2025)
Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 89,756 (2025)
Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 91,560 (2025)
Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 88,398 (2025)
Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 90,126 (2025)
Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 87,184 (2025)
Age population, age 04, male, interpolated 88,823 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gender development index vs. human development index in Congo?: Gender development index vs. human development index in Congo was 0.924 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gender development index vs. human development index recorded in Congo?: The highest recorded value was 0.93 in 2009.
What is the lowest gender development index vs. human development index recorded in Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 0.88 in 2006.
How does Congo rank for gender development index vs. human development index?: Congo ranks 142nd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
Is gender development index vs. human development index rising or falling in Congo?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Congo data come from?: The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Gender Development Index vs. Human Development Index
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 183 places, 4,929 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The Gender Development Index (GDI) measures gender inequalities in the achievement of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living.