Eswatini vs Nauru: Human Development Index
Eswatini
0.695
in 2023
Nauru
0.703
in 2023
Eswatini rank
126th
Nauru rank
124th
Human Development Index over time
- Eswatini
- Nauru
How they compare
Nauru currently reports 0.703 against 0.695 in Eswatini, a difference of 0.008.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Nauru has been ahead every year.
Eswatini ranks 126th and Nauru ranks 124th of 192 countries.
Nauru has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eswatini | Nauru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.496 | 0.5912 | 0.0952 | Nauru |
| 2010s | 0.5964 | 0.6514 | 0.055 | Nauru |
| 2020s | 0.6763 | 0.6947 | 0.0185 | Nauru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Eswatini or Nauru?
- Nauru, at 0.703 against 0.695 in Eswatini as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Eswatini and Nauru?
- 0.008, with Nauru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Nauru?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Eswatini and Nauru rank globally for human development index?
- Eswatini ranks 126th and Nauru ranks 124th 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.