Djibouti vs Sudan: Human Development Index
Djibouti
0.513
in 2023
Sudan
0.511
in 2023
Djibouti rank
175th
Sudan rank
176th
Human Development Index over time
- Djibouti
- Sudan
How they compare
Djibouti currently reports 0.513 against 0.511 in Sudan, a difference of 0.002.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 16 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Sudan ahead.
Djibouti ranks 175th and Sudan ranks 176th of 192 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Djibouti | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4055 | 0.4625 | 0.057 | Sudan |
| 2010s | 0.4623 | 0.4959 | 0.0336 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 0.5058 | 0.513 | 0.0072 | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Djibouti or Sudan?
- Djibouti, at 0.513 against 0.511 in Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Djibouti and Sudan?
- 0.002, with Djibouti ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Djibouti and Sudan?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Djibouti and Sudan rank globally for human development index?
- Djibouti ranks 175th and Sudan ranks 176th 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.