Burundi vs Niger: Human Development Index
Burundi
0.439
in 2023
Niger
0.419
in 2023
Burundi rank
187th
Niger rank
188th
Human Development Index over time
- Burundi
- Niger
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 0.439 against 0.419 in Niger, a difference of 0.02.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Burundi has been ahead every year.
Burundi ranks 187th and Niger ranks 188th of 192 countries.
Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2939 | 0.2371 | 0.0568 | Burundi |
| 2000s | 0.3546 | 0.2968 | 0.0578 | Burundi |
| 2010s | 0.4291 | 0.3701 | 0.059 | Burundi |
| 2020s | 0.4365 | 0.4125 | 0.024 | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Burundi or Niger?
- Burundi, at 0.439 against 0.419 in Niger as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Burundi and Niger?
- 0.02, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Niger?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Burundi and Niger rank globally for human development index?
- Burundi ranks 187th and Niger ranks 188th 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.