Sierra Leone vs Yemen: Human Development Index groups
Sierra Leone
0.467
in 2023
Yemen
0.47
in 2023
Sierra Leone rank
185th
Yemen rank
184th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Sierra Leone
- Yemen
How they compare
Yemen currently reports 0.47 against 0.467 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.003.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Yemen has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 185th and Yemen ranks 184th of 192 countries.
Yemen has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3082 | 0.3915 | 0.0833 | Yemen |
| 2000s | 0.3649 | 0.4733 | 0.1084 | Yemen |
| 2010s | 0.4342 | 0.4828 | 0.0486 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 0.4605 | 0.4632 | 0.0027 | Yemen |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Sierra Leone or Yemen?
- Yemen, at 0.47 against 0.467 in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Sierra Leone and Yemen?
- 0.003, with Yemen ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and Yemen?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Sierra Leone and Yemen rank globally for human development index groups?
- Sierra Leone ranks 185th and Yemen ranks 184th 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.