China vs Peru: Human Development Index
China
0.797
in 2023
Peru
0.794
in 2023
China rank
78th
Peru rank
79th
Human Development Index over time
- China
- Peru
How they compare
China currently reports 0.797 against 0.794 in Peru, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Peru ahead.
China ranks 78th and Peru ranks 79th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Peru in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5382 | 0.6485 | 0.1103 | Peru |
| 2000s | 0.6486 | 0.6972 | 0.0486 | Peru |
| 2010s | 0.7455 | 0.7619 | 0.0164 | Peru |
| 2020s | 0.7933 | 0.7792 | 0.014 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, China or Peru?
- China, at 0.797 against 0.794 in Peru as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between China and Peru?
- 0.003, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Peru?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do China and Peru rank globally for human development index?
- China ranks 78th and Peru ranks 79th 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.