Guinea vs Liberia: Human Development Index groups
Guinea
0.5
in 2023
Liberia
0.51
in 2023
Guinea rank
179th
Liberia rank
177th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Guinea
- Liberia
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 0.51 against 0.5 in Guinea, a difference of 0.01.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Liberia has been ahead every year.
Guinea ranks 179th and Liberia ranks 177th of 192 countries.
Liberia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guinea | Liberia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.351 | 0.403 | 0.052 | Liberia |
| 2000s | 0.3949 | 0.4488 | 0.0539 | Liberia |
| 2010s | 0.4596 | 0.4821 | 0.0225 | Liberia |
| 2020s | 0.494 | 0.5048 | 0.0108 | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Guinea or Liberia?
- Liberia, at 0.51 against 0.5 in Guinea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Guinea and Liberia?
- 0.01, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea and Liberia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Guinea and Liberia rank globally for human development index groups?
- Guinea ranks 179th 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.