Eritrea vs Liberia: Human Development Index
Eritrea
0.503
in 2023
Liberia
0.51
in 2023
Eritrea rank
178th
Liberia rank
177th
Human Development Index over time
- Eritrea
- Liberia
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 0.51 against 0.503 in Eritrea, a difference of 0.007.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Eritrea ahead.
Eritrea ranks 178th and Liberia ranks 177th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Eritrea averaged higher in 2 and Liberia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | Liberia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4676 | 0.4546 | 0.013 | Eritrea |
| 2010s | 0.4834 | 0.4821 | 0.0013 | Eritrea |
| 2020s | 0.4982 | 0.5048 | 0.0065 | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Eritrea or Liberia?
- Liberia, at 0.51 against 0.503 in Eritrea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Eritrea and Liberia?
- 0.007, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and Liberia?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Eritrea and Liberia rank globally for human development index?
- Eritrea ranks 178th and Liberia ranks 177th 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.