Nauru vs Nicaragua: Human Development Index groups
Nauru
0.703
in 2023
Nicaragua
0.706
in 2023
Nauru rank
124th
Nicaragua rank
123rd
Human Development Index groups over time
- Nauru
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 0.706 against 0.703 in Nauru, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Nicaragua ahead.
Nauru ranks 124th and Nicaragua ranks 123rd of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Nauru averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nauru | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5912 | 0.64 | 0.0488 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 0.6514 | 0.6745 | 0.0231 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 0.6947 | 0.6913 | 0.0035 | Nauru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Nauru or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 0.706 against 0.703 in Nauru as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Nauru and Nicaragua?
- 0.003, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nauru and Nicaragua?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Nauru and Nicaragua rank globally for human development index groups?
- Nauru ranks 124th and Nicaragua ranks 123rd 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.