South Africa vs Uzbekistan: Human Development Index groups
South Africa
0.741
in 2023
Uzbekistan
0.74
in 2023
South Africa rank
106th
Uzbekistan rank
107th
Human Development Index groups over time
- South Africa
- Uzbekistan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 0.741 against 0.74 in Uzbekistan, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 106th and Uzbekistan ranks 107th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uzbekistan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uzbekistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6238 | 0.6363 | 0.0125 | Uzbekistan |
| 2010s | 0.711 | 0.7055 | 0.0055 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 0.7308 | 0.7318 | 0.001 | Uzbekistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, South Africa or Uzbekistan?
- South Africa, at 0.741 against 0.74 in Uzbekistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between South Africa and Uzbekistan?
- 0.001, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uzbekistan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Uzbekistan rank globally for human development index groups?
- South Africa ranks 106th and Uzbekistan ranks 107th 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.