Eritrea vs Ethiopia: Human Development Index
Eritrea
0.503
in 2023
Ethiopia
0.497
in 2023
Eritrea rank
178th
Ethiopia rank
180th
Human Development Index over time
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Eritrea currently reports 0.503 against 0.497 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.006.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Eritrea has been ahead every year.
Eritrea ranks 178th and Ethiopia ranks 180th of 192 countries.
Eritrea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4676 | 0.3804 | 0.0872 | Eritrea |
| 2010s | 0.4834 | 0.451 | 0.0324 | Eritrea |
| 2020s | 0.4982 | 0.491 | 0.0072 | Eritrea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Eritrea or Ethiopia?
- Eritrea, at 0.503 against 0.497 in Ethiopia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Eritrea and Ethiopia?
- 0.006, with Eritrea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and Ethiopia?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Eritrea and Ethiopia rank globally for human development index?
- Eritrea ranks 178th and Ethiopia ranks 180th 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.