Madagascar vs Sierra Leone: Human Development Index
Madagascar
0.487
in 2023
Sierra Leone
0.467
in 2023
Madagascar rank
183rd
Sierra Leone rank
185th
Human Development Index over time
- Madagascar
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 0.487 against 0.467 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.02.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Madagascar has been ahead every year.
Madagascar ranks 183rd and Sierra Leone ranks 185th of 192 countries.
Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.436 | 0.301 | 0.135 | Madagascar |
| 2000s | 0.4674 | 0.3649 | 0.1025 | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 0.4983 | 0.4342 | 0.0641 | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 0.4835 | 0.4605 | 0.023 | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Madagascar or Sierra Leone?
- Madagascar, at 0.487 against 0.467 in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Madagascar and Sierra Leone?
- 0.02, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Sierra Leone?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Madagascar and Sierra Leone rank globally for human development index?
- Madagascar ranks 183rd and Sierra Leone ranks 185th 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.