Gambia vs Lesotho: Human Development Index
Gambia
0.524
in 2023
Lesotho
0.55
in 2023
Gambia rank
170th
Lesotho rank
167th
Human Development Index over time
- Gambia
- Lesotho
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 0.55 against 0.524 in Gambia, a difference of 0.026.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.
Gambia ranks 170th and Lesotho ranks 167th of 192 countries.
Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3647 | 0.475 | 0.1103 | Lesotho |
| 2000s | 0.432 | 0.4578 | 0.0258 | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 0.4816 | 0.5123 | 0.0307 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 0.517 | 0.5415 | 0.0245 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Gambia or Lesotho?
- Lesotho, at 0.55 against 0.524 in Gambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Gambia and Lesotho?
- 0.026, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Lesotho?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Gambia and Lesotho rank globally for human development index?
- Gambia ranks 170th and Lesotho ranks 167th 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.