Lesotho vs Pakistan: Human Development Index
Lesotho
0.55
in 2023
Pakistan
0.544
in 2023
Lesotho rank
167th
Pakistan rank
168th
Human Development Index over time
- Lesotho
- Pakistan
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 0.55 against 0.544 in Pakistan, a difference of 0.006.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Lesotho ahead.
Lesotho ranks 167th and Pakistan ranks 168th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 2 and Pakistan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.475 | 0.4135 | 0.0615 | Lesotho |
| 2000s | 0.4578 | 0.4716 | 0.0138 | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 0.5123 | 0.5223 | 0.01 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 0.5415 | 0.5403 | 0.0013 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Lesotho or Pakistan?
- Lesotho, at 0.55 against 0.544 in Pakistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Lesotho and Pakistan?
- 0.006, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Pakistan?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Lesotho and Pakistan rank globally for human development index?
- Lesotho ranks 167th and Pakistan ranks 168th 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.