Laos vs Micronesia (country): Human Development Index
Laos
0.617
in 2023
Micronesia (country)
0.615
in 2023
Laos rank
147th
Micronesia (country) rank
149th
Human Development Index over time
- Laos
- Micronesia (country)
How they compare
Laos currently reports 0.617 against 0.615 in Micronesia (country), a difference of 0.002.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Micronesia (country) ahead.
Laos ranks 147th and Micronesia (country) ranks 149th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Micronesia (country) in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Micronesia (country) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5084 | 0.5997 | 0.0913 | Micronesia (country) |
| 2010s | 0.5937 | 0.6054 | 0.0117 | Micronesia (country) |
| 2020s | 0.615 | 0.6122 | 0.0028 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Laos or Micronesia (country)?
- Laos, at 0.617 against 0.615 in Micronesia (country) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Laos and Micronesia (country)?
- 0.002, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Micronesia (country)?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Laos and Micronesia (country) rank globally for human development index?
- Laos ranks 147th and Micronesia (country) ranks 149th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) β 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.