Mali vs Sierra Leone: Human Development Index groups
Mali
0.419
in 2023
Sierra Leone
0.467
in 2023
Mali rank
188th
Sierra Leone rank
185th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Mali
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 0.467 against 0.419 in Mali, a difference of 0.048.
That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 1.1 times Mali's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Mali ranks 188th and Sierra Leone ranks 185th of 192 countries.
Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2728 | 0.3082 | 0.0354 | Sierra Leone |
| 2000s | 0.3632 | 0.3649 | 0.0017 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 0.4145 | 0.4342 | 0.0197 | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 0.416 | 0.4605 | 0.0445 | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Mali or Sierra Leone?
- Sierra Leone, at 0.467 against 0.419 in Mali as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Mali and Sierra Leone?
- 0.048, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Sierra Leone?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Mali and Sierra Leone rank globally for human development index groups?
- Mali ranks 188th and Sierra Leone ranks 185th 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.