Burkina Faso vs Niger: Human Development Index groups
Burkina Faso
0.459
in 2023
Niger
0.419
in 2023
Burkina Faso rank
186th
Niger rank
188th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Burkina Faso
- Niger
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 0.459 against 0.419 in Niger, a difference of 0.04.
That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.1 times Niger's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Burkina Faso has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 186th and Niger ranks 188th of 192 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.348 | 0.3152 | 0.0328 | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 0.4164 | 0.3701 | 0.0463 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 0.4557 | 0.4125 | 0.0433 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Burkina Faso or Niger?
- Burkina Faso, at 0.459 against 0.419 in Niger as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Burkina Faso and Niger?
- 0.04, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Niger?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Burkina Faso and Niger rank globally for human development index groups?
- Burkina Faso ranks 186th and Niger ranks 188th 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.