Sri Lanka vs Ukraine: Human Development Index groups
Sri Lanka
0.776
in 2023
Ukraine
0.779
in 2023
Sri Lanka rank
89th
Ukraine rank
87th
Human Development Index groups over time
- Sri Lanka
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 0.779 against 0.776 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Ukraine ahead.
Sri Lanka ranks 89th and Ukraine ranks 87th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Sri Lanka averaged higher in 1 and Ukraine in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sri Lanka | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6647 | 0.7186 | 0.0539 | Ukraine |
| 2000s | 0.715 | 0.7514 | 0.0364 | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 0.7672 | 0.785 | 0.0178 | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 0.7775 | 0.7765 | 0.001 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index groups, Sri Lanka or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 0.779 against 0.776 in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index groups between Sri Lanka and Ukraine?
- 0.003, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Ukraine?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Sri Lanka and Ukraine rank globally for human development index groups?
- Sri Lanka ranks 89th and Ukraine ranks 87th 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.