Kenya vs East Timor: Human Development Index groups
Kenya
0.628
in 2023
East Timor
0.634
in 2023
Kenya rank
143rd
East Timor rank
142nd
Human Development Index groups over time
- Kenya
- East Timor
How they compare
East Timor currently reports 0.634 against 0.628 in Kenya, a difference of 0.006.
Across all 24 years both countries report, East Timor has been ahead every year.
Kenya ranks 143rd and East Timor ranks 142nd of 192 countries.
East Timor has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | East Timor | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5277 | 0.5669 | 0.0392 | East Timor |
| 2010s | 0.5815 | 0.6366 | 0.0551 | East Timor |
| 2020s | 0.6155 | 0.6402 | 0.0248 | East Timor |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Kenya or East Timor?
- East Timor, at 0.634 against 0.628 in Kenya as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Kenya and East Timor?
- 0.006, with East Timor ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and East Timor?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Kenya and East Timor rank globally for human development index groups?
- Kenya ranks 143rd and East Timor ranks 142nd 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.