China vs Thailand: Human Development Index
China
0.797
in 2023
Thailand
0.798
in 2023
China rank
78th
Thailand rank
76th
Human Development Index over time
- China
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 0.798 against 0.797 in China, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Thailand ahead.
China ranks 78th and Thailand ranks 76th of 192 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5382 | 0.6205 | 0.0823 | Thailand |
| 2000s | 0.6486 | 0.6977 | 0.0491 | Thailand |
| 2010s | 0.7455 | 0.7745 | 0.029 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 0.7933 | 0.797 | 0.0038 | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, China or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 0.798 against 0.797 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between China and Thailand?
- 0.001, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Thailand?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do China and Thailand rank globally for human development index?
- China ranks 78th and Thailand ranks 76th 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.