Cambodia vs Zambia: Human Development Index groups
Cambodia
0.606
in 2023
Zambia
0.595
in 2023
Cambodia rank
151st
Zambia rank
154th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Cambodia
- Zambia
How they compare
Cambodia currently reports 0.606 against 0.595 in Zambia, a difference of 0.011.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Zambia ahead.
Cambodia ranks 151st and Zambia ranks 154th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Cambodia averaged higher in 3 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4048 | 0.4169 | 0.0121 | Zambia |
| 2000s | 0.5005 | 0.4753 | 0.0252 | Cambodia |
| 2010s | 0.5641 | 0.5591 | 0.005 | Cambodia |
| 2020s | 0.5992 | 0.584 | 0.0152 | Cambodia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Cambodia or Zambia?
- Cambodia, at 0.606 against 0.595 in Zambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Cambodia and Zambia?
- 0.011, with Cambodia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Zambia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Cambodia and Zambia rank globally for human development index groups?
- Cambodia ranks 151st and Zambia ranks 154th 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.