India vs Tuvalu: Human Development Index
India
0.685
in 2023
Tuvalu
0.689
in 2023
India rank
130th
Tuvalu rank
129th
Human Development Index over time
- India
- Tuvalu
How they compare
Tuvalu currently reports 0.689 against 0.685 in India, a difference of 0.004.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Tuvalu has been ahead every year.
India ranks 130th and Tuvalu ranks 129th of 192 countries.
Tuvalu has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Tuvalu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4679 | 0.5849 | 0.117 | Tuvalu |
| 2000s | 0.5418 | 0.6233 | 0.0815 | Tuvalu |
| 2010s | 0.6267 | 0.6559 | 0.0292 | Tuvalu |
| 2020s | 0.665 | 0.6843 | 0.0192 | Tuvalu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, India or Tuvalu?
- Tuvalu, at 0.689 against 0.685 in India as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between India and Tuvalu?
- 0.004, with Tuvalu ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Tuvalu?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do India and Tuvalu rank globally for human development index?
- India ranks 130th and Tuvalu ranks 129th 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.