Djibouti vs Malawi: Human Development Index groups
Djibouti
0.513
in 2023
Malawi
0.517
in 2023
Djibouti rank
175th
Malawi rank
172nd
Human Development Index groups over time
- Djibouti
- Malawi
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 0.517 against 0.513 in Djibouti, a difference of 0.004.
Across all 29 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.
Djibouti ranks 175th and Malawi ranks 172nd of 192 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Djibouti | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3244 | 0.38 | 0.0556 | Malawi |
| 2000s | 0.3719 | 0.4263 | 0.0544 | Malawi |
| 2010s | 0.4623 | 0.4981 | 0.0358 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 0.5058 | 0.5128 | 0.007 | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Djibouti or Malawi?
- Malawi, at 0.517 against 0.513 in Djibouti as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Djibouti and Malawi?
- 0.004, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Djibouti and Malawi?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Djibouti and Malawi rank globally for human development index groups?
- Djibouti ranks 175th and Malawi ranks 172nd 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.