Germany vs Netherlands: Human Development Index groups
Germany
0.959
in 2023
Netherlands
0.955
in 2023
Germany rank
5th
Netherlands rank
8th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Germany
- Netherlands
How they compare
Germany currently reports 0.959 against 0.955 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.004.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Netherlands ahead.
Germany ranks 5th and Netherlands ranks 8th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 3 and Netherlands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8653 | 0.8782 | 0.0129 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 0.9194 | 0.9086 | 0.0108 | Germany |
| 2010s | 0.9473 | 0.9394 | 0.0079 | Germany |
| 2020s | 0.9567 | 0.951 | 0.0058 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Germany or Netherlands?
- Germany, at 0.959 against 0.955 in Netherlands as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Germany and Netherlands?
- 0.004, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Netherlands?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Germany and Netherlands rank globally for human development index groups?
- Germany ranks 5th and Netherlands ranks 8th 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.