Hungary vs Qatar: Human Development Index
Hungary
0.87
in 2023
Qatar
0.886
in 2023
Hungary rank
46th
Qatar rank
43rd
Human Development Index over time
- Hungary
- Qatar
How they compare
Qatar currently reports 0.886 against 0.87 in Hungary, a difference of 0.016.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Qatar ahead.
Hungary ranks 46th and Qatar ranks 43rd of 192 countries.
Qatar has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Qatar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7433 | 0.7832 | 0.0399 | Qatar |
| 2000s | 0.8122 | 0.8144 | 0.0022 | Qatar |
| 2010s | 0.8487 | 0.8578 | 0.0091 | Qatar |
| 2020s | 0.8615 | 0.8768 | 0.0153 | Qatar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Hungary or Qatar?
- Qatar, at 0.886 against 0.87 in Hungary as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Hungary and Qatar?
- 0.016, with Qatar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Qatar?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and Qatar rank globally for human development index?
- Hungary ranks 46th and Qatar ranks 43rd 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.