Ireland vs Singapore: Human Development Index groups
Ireland
0.949
in 2023
Singapore
0.946
in 2023
Ireland rank
11th
Singapore rank
13th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Ireland
- Singapore
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 0.949 against 0.946 in Singapore, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Singapore ahead.
Ireland ranks 11th and Singapore ranks 13th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Singapore in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8103 | 0.8489 | 0.0386 | Singapore |
| 2000s | 0.8956 | 0.9048 | 0.0092 | Singapore |
| 2010s | 0.927 | 0.9351 | 0.0081 | Singapore |
| 2020s | 0.9475 | 0.945 | 0.0025 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Ireland or Singapore?
- Ireland, at 0.949 against 0.946 in Singapore as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Ireland and Singapore?
- 0.003, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Singapore?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Singapore rank globally for human development index groups?
- Ireland ranks 11th and Singapore ranks 13th 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.