Madagascar vs Mozambique: Human Development Index
Madagascar
0.487
in 2023
Mozambique
0.493
in 2023
Madagascar rank
183rd
Mozambique rank
182nd
Human Development Index over time
- Madagascar
- Mozambique
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 0.493 against 0.487 in Madagascar, a difference of 0.006.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Madagascar ahead.
Madagascar ranks 183rd and Mozambique ranks 182nd of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Madagascar averaged higher in 3 and Mozambique in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Mozambique | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.436 | 0.304 | 0.132 | Madagascar |
| 2000s | 0.4674 | 0.3638 | 0.1036 | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 0.4983 | 0.4489 | 0.0494 | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 0.4835 | 0.4845 | 0.001 | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Madagascar or Mozambique?
- Mozambique, at 0.493 against 0.487 in Madagascar as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Madagascar and Mozambique?
- 0.006, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Mozambique?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Madagascar and Mozambique rank globally for human development index?
- Madagascar ranks 183rd and Mozambique ranks 182nd 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.