Cameroon vs Zambia: Human Development Index groups
Cameroon
0.588
in 2023
Zambia
0.595
in 2023
Cameroon rank
155th
Zambia rank
154th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Cameroon
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 0.595 against 0.588 in Cameroon, a difference of 0.007.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Cameroon ahead.
Cameroon ranks 155th and Zambia ranks 154th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4369 | 0.4169 | 0.02 | Cameroon |
| 2000s | 0.4737 | 0.4753 | 0.0016 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 0.5639 | 0.5591 | 0.0048 | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 0.5805 | 0.584 | 0.0035 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Cameroon or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 0.595 against 0.588 in Cameroon as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Cameroon and Zambia?
- 0.007, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Zambia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Cameroon and Zambia rank globally for human development index groups?
- Cameroon ranks 155th 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.