Bahamas vs Malaysia: Human Development Index groups
Bahamas
0.82
in 2023
Malaysia
0.819
in 2023
Bahamas rank
66th
Malaysia rank
67th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Bahamas
- Malaysia
How they compare
Bahamas currently reports 0.82 against 0.819 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Bahamas ahead.
Bahamas ranks 66th and Malaysia ranks 67th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Bahamas averaged higher in 3 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bahamas | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.77 | 0.6891 | 0.0809 | Bahamas |
| 2000s | 0.7959 | 0.7442 | 0.0517 | Bahamas |
| 2010s | 0.8057 | 0.7967 | 0.009 | Bahamas |
| 2020s | 0.8073 | 0.8103 | 0.003 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Bahamas or Malaysia?
- Bahamas, at 0.82 against 0.819 in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Bahamas and Malaysia?
- 0.001, with Bahamas ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bahamas and Malaysia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Bahamas and Malaysia rank globally for human development index groups?
- Bahamas ranks 66th and Malaysia ranks 67th 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.