Bhutan vs Iraq: Human Development Index groups
Bhutan
0.698
in 2023
Iraq
0.695
in 2023
Bhutan rank
125th
Iraq rank
126th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Bhutan
- Iraq
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 0.698 against 0.695 in Iraq, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Iraq ahead.
Bhutan ranks 125th and Iraq ranks 126th of 192 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 1 and Iraq in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.6334 | 0.6723 | 0.0389 | Iraq |
| 2020s | 0.693 | 0.6893 | 0.0037 | Bhutan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Bhutan or Iraq?
- Bhutan, at 0.698 against 0.695 in Iraq as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Bhutan and Iraq?
- 0.003, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Iraq?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Bhutan and Iraq rank globally for human development index groups?
- Bhutan ranks 125th and Iraq ranks 126th 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 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.