Benin vs Sudan: Human Development Index
Benin
0.515
in 2023
Sudan
0.511
in 2023
Benin rank
173rd
Sudan rank
176th
Human Development Index over time
- Benin
- Sudan
How they compare
Benin currently reports 0.515 against 0.511 in Sudan, a difference of 0.004.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 16 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 173rd and Sudan ranks 176th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4775 | 0.4625 | 0.015 | Benin |
| 2010s | 0.5029 | 0.4959 | 0.007 | Benin |
| 2020s | 0.5092 | 0.513 | 0.0038 | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Benin or Sudan?
- Benin, at 0.515 against 0.511 in Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Benin and Sudan?
- 0.004, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Sudan?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Sudan rank globally for human development index?
- Benin ranks 173rd and Sudan ranks 176th 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.