India vs Palestine: Human Development Index
India
0.685
in 2023
Palestine
0.674
in 2023
India rank
130th
Palestine rank
133rd
Human Development Index over time
- India
- Palestine
How they compare
India currently reports 0.685 against 0.674 in Palestine, a difference of 0.011.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Palestine ahead.
India ranks 130th and Palestine ranks 133rd of 192 countries.
Palestine has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Palestine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5602 | 0.6698 | 0.1097 | Palestine |
| 2010s | 0.6267 | 0.7103 | 0.0836 | Palestine |
| 2020s | 0.665 | 0.7107 | 0.0457 | Palestine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, India or Palestine?
- India, at 0.685 against 0.674 in Palestine as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between India and Palestine?
- 0.011, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Palestine?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2023.
- How do India and Palestine rank globally for human development index?
- India ranks 130th and Palestine ranks 133rd 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.