Ghana vs Kenya: Human Development Index groups
Ghana
0.628
in 2023
Kenya
0.628
in 2023
Ghana rank
143rd
Kenya rank
143rd
Human Development Index groups over time
- Ghana
- Kenya
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 0.628 against 0.628 in Kenya, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Kenya ahead.
Ghana ranks 143rd and Kenya ranks 143rd of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and Kenya in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4565 | 0.4888 | 0.0323 | Kenya |
| 2000s | 0.5134 | 0.5277 | 0.0143 | Kenya |
| 2010s | 0.5844 | 0.5815 | 0.0029 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 0.6212 | 0.6155 | 0.0058 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Ghana or Kenya?
- Ghana, at 0.628 against 0.628 in Kenya as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Ghana and Kenya?
- 0, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Kenya?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Kenya rank globally for human development index groups?
- Ghana ranks 143rd and Kenya ranks 143rd of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – 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.