Ghana vs Nepal: Human Development Index
Ghana
0.628
in 2023
Nepal
0.622
in 2023
Ghana rank
143rd
Nepal rank
145th
Human Development Index over time
- Ghana
- Nepal
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 0.628 against 0.622 in Nepal, a difference of 0.006.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 143rd and Nepal ranks 145th of 192 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4565 | 0.4355 | 0.021 | Ghana |
| 2000s | 0.5134 | 0.4993 | 0.0141 | Ghana |
| 2010s | 0.5844 | 0.5762 | 0.0082 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 0.6212 | 0.6055 | 0.0158 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Ghana or Nepal?
- Ghana, at 0.628 against 0.622 in Nepal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Ghana and Nepal?
- 0.006, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Nepal?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Nepal rank globally for human development index?
- Ghana ranks 143rd and Nepal ranks 145th 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.