Iraq vs Tuvalu: Human Development Index groups
Iraq
0.695
in 2023
Tuvalu
0.689
in 2023
Iraq rank
126th
Tuvalu rank
129th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Iraq
- Tuvalu
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 0.695 against 0.689 in Tuvalu, a difference of 0.006.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Tuvalu ahead.
Iraq ranks 126th and Tuvalu ranks 129th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 2 and Tuvalu in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Tuvalu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5493 | 0.5849 | 0.0356 | Tuvalu |
| 2000s | 0.6092 | 0.6233 | 0.0141 | Tuvalu |
| 2010s | 0.6723 | 0.6559 | 0.0164 | Iraq |
| 2020s | 0.6893 | 0.6843 | 0.005 | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Iraq or Tuvalu?
- Iraq, at 0.695 against 0.689 in Tuvalu as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Iraq and Tuvalu?
- 0.006, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Tuvalu?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Iraq and Tuvalu rank globally for human development index groups?
- Iraq ranks 126th and Tuvalu ranks 129th 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.