Laos vs Vanuatu: Human Development Index
Laos
0.617
in 2023
Vanuatu
0.621
in 2023
Laos rank
147th
Vanuatu rank
146th
Human Development Index over time
- Laos
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Vanuatu currently reports 0.621 against 0.617 in Laos, a difference of 0.004.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Vanuatu ahead.
Laos ranks 147th and Vanuatu ranks 146th of 192 countries.
Vanuatu has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5286 | 0.571 | 0.0424 | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 0.5937 | 0.5988 | 0.0051 | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 0.615 | 0.6185 | 0.0035 | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Laos or Vanuatu?
- Vanuatu, at 0.621 against 0.617 in Laos as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Laos and Vanuatu?
- 0.004, with Vanuatu ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Vanuatu?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Laos and Vanuatu rank globally for human development index?
- Laos ranks 147th and Vanuatu ranks 146th 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.