Iraq vs Nicaragua: Human Development Index
Iraq
0.695
in 2023
Nicaragua
0.706
in 2023
Iraq rank
126th
Nicaragua rank
123rd
Human Development Index over time
- Iraq
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 0.706 against 0.695 in Iraq, a difference of 0.011.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Iraq ahead.
Iraq ranks 126th and Nicaragua ranks 123rd of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5493 | 0.5476 | 0.0017 | Iraq |
| 2000s | 0.6092 | 0.6241 | 0.0149 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 0.6723 | 0.6745 | 0.0022 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 0.6893 | 0.6913 | 0.002 | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Iraq or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 0.706 against 0.695 in Iraq as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Iraq and Nicaragua?
- 0.011, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Nicaragua?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Iraq and Nicaragua rank globally for human development index?
- Iraq ranks 126th and Nicaragua ranks 123rd 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.