Germany vs Norway: Human Development Index groups
Germany
0.959
in 2023
Norway
0.97
in 2023
Germany rank
5th
Norway rank
2nd
Human Development Index groups over time
- Germany
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 0.97 against 0.959 in Germany, a difference of 0.011.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 5th and Norway ranks 2nd of 192 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8653 | 0.8854 | 0.0201 | Norway |
| 2000s | 0.9194 | 0.9348 | 0.0154 | Norway |
| 2010s | 0.9473 | 0.9574 | 0.0101 | Norway |
| 2020s | 0.9567 | 0.9688 | 0.012 | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Germany or Norway?
- Norway, at 0.97 against 0.959 in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Germany and Norway?
- 0.011, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Norway?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Germany and Norway rank globally for human development index groups?
- Germany ranks 5th and Norway ranks 2nd 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.