Jamaica vs Suriname: Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index
Jamaica
0.72
in 2023
Suriname
0.722
in 2023
Jamaica rank
117th
Suriname rank
114th
Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index over time
- Jamaica
- Suriname
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 0.722 against 0.72 in Jamaica, a difference of 0.002.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Jamaica ahead.
Jamaica ranks 117th and Suriname ranks 114th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 1 and Suriname in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6988 | 0.6927 | 0.0062 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 0.7126 | 0.7143 | 0.0017 | Suriname |
| 2020s | 0.713 | 0.713 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index vs. augmented human development index, Jamaica or Suriname?
- Suriname, at 0.722 against 0.72 in Jamaica as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. augmented human development index between Jamaica and Suriname?
- 0.002, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Suriname?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2023.
- How do Jamaica and Suriname rank globally for human development index vs. augmented human development index?
- Jamaica ranks 117th and Suriname ranks 114th 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. Augmented Human Development Index. 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.