Uganda vs Zambia: Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index
Uganda
0.582
in 2023
Zambia
0.595
in 2023
Uganda rank
157th
Zambia rank
154th
Human Development Index vs. Augmented Human Development Index over time
- Uganda
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 0.595 against 0.582 in Uganda, a difference of 0.013.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Uganda ranks 157th and Zambia ranks 154th of 192 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Uganda | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3606 | 0.4169 | 0.0563 | Zambia |
| 2000s | 0.4618 | 0.4753 | 0.0135 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 0.5422 | 0.5591 | 0.0169 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 0.576 | 0.584 | 0.008 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index vs. augmented human development index, Uganda or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 0.595 against 0.582 in Uganda as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index vs. augmented human development index between Uganda and Zambia?
- 0.013, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Uganda and Zambia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Uganda and Zambia rank globally for human development index vs. augmented human development index?
- Uganda ranks 157th and Zambia ranks 154th 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.