Algeria vs Cuba: Human Development Index
Algeria
0.763
in 2023
Cuba
0.762
in 2023
Algeria rank
96th
Cuba rank
97th
Human Development Index over time
- Algeria
- Cuba
How they compare
Algeria currently reports 0.763 against 0.762 in Cuba, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Cuba ahead.
Algeria ranks 96th and Cuba ranks 97th of 192 countries.
Cuba has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | Cuba | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6122 | 0.676 | 0.0638 | Cuba |
| 2000s | 0.686 | 0.7437 | 0.0577 | Cuba |
| 2010s | 0.7346 | 0.7723 | 0.0377 | Cuba |
| 2020s | 0.7552 | 0.7582 | 0.003 | Cuba |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Algeria or Cuba?
- Algeria, at 0.763 against 0.762 in Cuba as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Algeria and Cuba?
- 0.001, with Algeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Cuba?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Algeria and Cuba rank globally for human development index?
- Algeria ranks 96th and Cuba ranks 97th 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. 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.