Denmark vs Iceland: Human Development Index groups
Denmark
0.962
in 2023
Iceland
0.972
in 2023
Denmark rank
4th
Iceland rank
1st
Human Development Index groups over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 0.972 against 0.962 in Denmark, a difference of 0.01.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 4th and Iceland ranks 1st of 192 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8639 | 0.869 | 0.0051 | Iceland |
| 2000s | 0.9108 | 0.9263 | 0.0155 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 0.942 | 0.9538 | 0.0118 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 0.9582 | 0.967 | 0.0088 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Denmark or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 0.972 against 0.962 in Denmark as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Denmark and Iceland?
- 0.01, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for human development index groups?
- Denmark ranks 4th and Iceland ranks 1st 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.