Cameroon vs Zimbabwe: Human Development Index
Cameroon
0.588
in 2023
Zimbabwe
0.598
in 2023
Cameroon rank
155th
Zimbabwe rank
153rd
Human Development Index over time
- Cameroon
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 0.598 against 0.588 in Cameroon, a difference of 0.01.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
Cameroon ranks 155th and Zimbabwe ranks 153rd of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 2 and Zimbabwe in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4369 | 0.4804 | 0.0435 | Zimbabwe |
| 2000s | 0.4737 | 0.4591 | 0.0146 | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 0.5639 | 0.5582 | 0.0057 | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 0.5805 | 0.5887 | 0.0082 | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Cameroon or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 0.598 against 0.588 in Cameroon as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Cameroon and Zimbabwe?
- 0.01, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Zimbabwe?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Cameroon and Zimbabwe rank globally for human development index?
- Cameroon ranks 155th and Zimbabwe ranks 153rd 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.