Ghana vs Kiribati: Human Development Index
Ghana
0.628
in 2023
Kiribati
0.644
in 2023
Ghana rank
143rd
Kiribati rank
140th
Human Development Index over time
- Ghana
- Kiribati
How they compare
Kiribati currently reports 0.644 against 0.628 in Ghana, a difference of 0.016.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Kiribati has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 143rd and Kiribati ranks 140th of 192 countries.
Kiribati has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Kiribati | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.534 | 0.5942 | 0.0602 | Kiribati |
| 2010s | 0.5844 | 0.6187 | 0.0343 | Kiribati |
| 2020s | 0.6212 | 0.6372 | 0.016 | Kiribati |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Ghana or Kiribati?
- Kiribati, at 0.644 against 0.628 in Ghana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Ghana and Kiribati?
- 0.016, with Kiribati ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Kiribati?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Kiribati rank globally for human development index?
- Ghana ranks 143rd and Kiribati ranks 140th 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.