Chad vs Niger: Human Development Index
Chad
0.416
in 2023
Niger
0.419
in 2023
Chad rank
190th
Niger rank
188th
Human Development Index over time
- Chad
- Niger
How they compare
Niger currently reports 0.419 against 0.416 in Chad, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Chad ahead.
Chad ranks 190th and Niger ranks 188th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 2 and Niger in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chad | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3345 | 0.2968 | 0.0377 | Chad |
| 2010s | 0.3944 | 0.3701 | 0.0243 | Chad |
| 2020s | 0.4115 | 0.4125 | 0.001 | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Chad or Niger?
- Niger, at 0.419 against 0.416 in Chad as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Chad and Niger?
- 0.003, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and Niger?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Chad and Niger rank globally for human development index?
- Chad ranks 190th 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.