Afghanistan vs Eritrea: Human Development Index groups
Afghanistan
0.496
in 2023
Eritrea
0.503
in 2023
Afghanistan rank
181st
Eritrea rank
178th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Afghanistan
- Eritrea
How they compare
Eritrea currently reports 0.503 against 0.496 in Afghanistan, a difference of 0.007.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Eritrea ahead.
Afghanistan ranks 181st and Eritrea ranks 178th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Afghanistan averaged higher in 1 and Eritrea in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | Eritrea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4378 | 0.4676 | 0.0298 | Eritrea |
| 2010s | 0.4904 | 0.4834 | 0.007 | Afghanistan |
| 2020s | 0.4945 | 0.4982 | 0.0037 | Eritrea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Afghanistan or Eritrea?
- Eritrea, at 0.503 against 0.496 in Afghanistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Afghanistan and Eritrea?
- 0.007, with Eritrea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Eritrea?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Afghanistan and Eritrea rank globally for human development index groups?
- Afghanistan ranks 181st and Eritrea ranks 178th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Human Development Index groups. 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.