Ethiopia vs Liberia: Human Development Index groups
Ethiopia
0.497
in 2023
Liberia
0.51
in 2023
Ethiopia rank
180th
Liberia rank
177th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Ethiopia
- Liberia
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 0.51 against 0.497 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.013.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Liberia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 180th and Liberia ranks 177th of 192 countries.
Liberia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Liberia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3464 | 0.4488 | 0.1024 | Liberia |
| 2010s | 0.451 | 0.4821 | 0.0311 | Liberia |
| 2020s | 0.491 | 0.5048 | 0.0138 | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Ethiopia or Liberia?
- Liberia, at 0.51 against 0.497 in Ethiopia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Ethiopia and Liberia?
- 0.013, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Liberia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Ethiopia and Liberia rank globally for human development index groups?
- Ethiopia ranks 180th and Liberia ranks 177th 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.