Latvia vs Qatar: Human Development Index
Latvia
0.889
in 2023
Qatar
0.886
in 2023
Latvia rank
41st
Qatar rank
43rd
Human Development Index over time
- Latvia
- Qatar
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 0.889 against 0.886 in Qatar, a difference of 0.003.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Qatar ahead.
Latvia ranks 41st and Qatar ranks 43rd of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Qatar in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Qatar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7183 | 0.7832 | 0.0649 | Qatar |
| 2000s | 0.8075 | 0.8144 | 0.0069 | Qatar |
| 2010s | 0.857 | 0.8578 | 0.0008 | Qatar |
| 2020s | 0.88 | 0.8768 | 0.0032 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Latvia or Qatar?
- Latvia, at 0.889 against 0.886 in Qatar as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Latvia and Qatar?
- 0.003, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Qatar?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Latvia and Qatar rank globally for human development index?
- Latvia ranks 41st and Qatar ranks 43rd 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.