Belize vs Jamaica: Human Development Index groups
Belize
0.721
in 2023
Jamaica
0.72
in 2023
Belize rank
115th
Jamaica rank
117th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Belize
- Jamaica
How they compare
Belize currently reports 0.721 against 0.72 in Jamaica, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Jamaica ahead.
Belize ranks 115th and Jamaica ranks 117th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belize averaged higher in 3 and Jamaica in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belize | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6432 | 0.6632 | 0.02 | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 0.7007 | 0.686 | 0.0147 | Belize |
| 2010s | 0.7242 | 0.7126 | 0.0116 | Belize |
| 2020s | 0.716 | 0.713 | 0.003 | Belize |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Belize or Jamaica?
- Belize, at 0.721 against 0.72 in Jamaica as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Belize and Jamaica?
- 0.001, with Belize ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and Jamaica?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Belize and Jamaica rank globally for human development index groups?
- Belize ranks 115th and Jamaica ranks 117th 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.