Chile vs Uruguay: Human Development Index
Chile
0.878
in 2023
Uruguay
0.862
in 2023
Chile rank
45th
Uruguay rank
48th
Human Development Index over time
- Chile
- Uruguay
How they compare
Chile currently reports 0.878 against 0.862 in Uruguay, a difference of 0.016.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Chile has been ahead every year.
Chile ranks 45th and Uruguay ranks 48th of 192 countries.
Chile has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7387 | 0.7327 | 0.006 | Chile |
| 2000s | 0.7978 | 0.7774 | 0.0204 | Chile |
| 2010s | 0.8481 | 0.8151 | 0.033 | Chile |
| 2020s | 0.867 | 0.847 | 0.02 | Chile |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Chile or Uruguay?
- Chile, at 0.878 against 0.862 in Uruguay as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Chile and Uruguay?
- 0.016, with Chile ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Uruguay?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Chile and Uruguay rank globally for human development index?
- Chile ranks 45th and Uruguay ranks 48th 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.