Belize vs Suriname: Human Development Index
Belize
0.721
in 2023
Suriname
0.722
in 2023
Belize rank
115th
Suriname rank
114th
Human Development Index over time
- Belize
- Suriname
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 0.722 against 0.721 in Belize, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Belize ahead.
Belize ranks 115th and Suriname ranks 114th of 192 countries.
Belize has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belize | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.713 | 0.6927 | 0.0203 | Belize |
| 2010s | 0.7242 | 0.7143 | 0.0099 | Belize |
| 2020s | 0.716 | 0.713 | 0.003 | Belize |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Belize or Suriname?
- Suriname, at 0.722 against 0.721 in Belize as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Belize and Suriname?
- 0.001, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and Suriname?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2023.
- How do Belize and Suriname rank globally for human development index?
- Belize ranks 115th and Suriname ranks 114th 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.