Sao Tome and Principe vs East Timor: Human Development Index groups
Sao Tome and Principe
0.637
in 2023
East Timor
0.634
in 2023
Sao Tome and Principe rank
141st
East Timor rank
142nd
Human Development Index groups over time
- Sao Tome and Principe
- East Timor
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 0.637 against 0.634 in East Timor, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was East Timor ahead.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 141st 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 | Sao Tome and Principe | East Timor | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5502 | 0.6052 | 0.055 | East Timor |
| 2010s | 0.5972 | 0.6366 | 0.0394 | East Timor |
| 2020s | 0.633 | 0.6402 | 0.0072 | East Timor |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Sao Tome and Principe or East Timor?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 0.637 against 0.634 in East Timor as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Sao Tome and Principe and East Timor?
- 0.003, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sao Tome and Principe and East Timor?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Sao Tome and Principe and East Timor rank globally for human development index groups?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 141st and East Timor ranks 142nd 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.