Bhutan vs Nauru: Human Development Index groups
Bhutan
0.698
in 2023
Nauru
0.703
in 2023
Bhutan rank
125th
Nauru rank
124th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Bhutan
- Nauru
How they compare
Nauru currently reports 0.703 against 0.698 in Bhutan, a difference of 0.005.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Nauru ahead.
Bhutan ranks 125th and Nauru ranks 124th of 192 countries.
Nauru has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Nauru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.6334 | 0.6514 | 0.018 | Nauru |
| 2020s | 0.693 | 0.6947 | 0.0018 | Nauru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Bhutan or Nauru?
- Nauru, at 0.703 against 0.698 in Bhutan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Bhutan and Nauru?
- 0.005, with Nauru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Nauru?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Bhutan and Nauru rank globally for human development index groups?
- Bhutan ranks 125th and Nauru ranks 124th 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.