Malaysia vs North Macedonia: Human Development Index
Malaysia
0.819
in 2023
North Macedonia
0.815
in 2023
Malaysia rank
67th
North Macedonia rank
68th
Human Development Index over time
- Malaysia
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 0.819 against 0.815 in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.004.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 67th and North Macedonia ranks 68th of 192 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6891 | 0.654 | 0.0351 | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 0.7442 | 0.7164 | 0.0278 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 0.7967 | 0.7902 | 0.0065 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 0.8103 | 0.7975 | 0.0128 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Malaysia or North Macedonia?
- Malaysia, at 0.819 against 0.815 in North Macedonia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Malaysia and North Macedonia?
- 0.004, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and North Macedonia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Malaysia and North Macedonia rank globally for human development index?
- Malaysia ranks 67th and North Macedonia ranks 68th 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.