Jamaica vs Morocco: Human Development Index
Jamaica
0.72
in 2023
Morocco
0.71
in 2023
Jamaica rank
117th
Morocco rank
120th
Human Development Index over time
- Jamaica
- Morocco
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 0.72 against 0.71 in Morocco, a difference of 0.01.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 117th and Morocco ranks 120th of 192 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Morocco | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6632 | 0.482 | 0.1812 | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 0.686 | 0.5673 | 0.1187 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 0.7126 | 0.6507 | 0.0619 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 0.713 | 0.6967 | 0.0162 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Jamaica or Morocco?
- Jamaica, at 0.72 against 0.71 in Morocco as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Jamaica and Morocco?
- 0.01, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Morocco?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Jamaica and Morocco rank globally for human development index?
- Jamaica ranks 117th and Morocco ranks 120th 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.