Bhutan vs Nicaragua: Human Development Index
Bhutan
0.698
in 2023
Nicaragua
0.706
in 2023
Bhutan rank
125th
Nicaragua rank
123rd
Human Development Index over time
- Bhutan
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 0.706 against 0.698 in Bhutan, a difference of 0.008.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Nicaragua ahead.
Bhutan ranks 125th and Nicaragua ranks 123rd of 192 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.6334 | 0.6745 | 0.0411 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 0.693 | 0.6913 | 0.0017 | Bhutan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Bhutan or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 0.706 against 0.698 in Bhutan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Bhutan and Nicaragua?
- 0.008, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Nicaragua?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Bhutan and Nicaragua rank globally for human development index?
- Bhutan ranks 125th and Nicaragua ranks 123rd 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.