Maldives vs Tonga: Human Development Index
Maldives
0.766
in 2023
Tonga
0.769
in 2023
Maldives rank
93rd
Tonga rank
92nd
Human Development Index over time
- Maldives
- Tonga
How they compare
Tonga currently reports 0.769 against 0.766 in Maldives, a difference of 0.003.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Tonga has been ahead every year.
Maldives ranks 93rd and Tonga ranks 92nd of 192 countries.
Tonga has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Maldives | Tonga | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6596 | 0.7048 | 0.0452 | Tonga |
| 2010s | 0.7208 | 0.7436 | 0.0228 | Tonga |
| 2020s | 0.7512 | 0.7652 | 0.014 | Tonga |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Maldives or Tonga?
- Tonga, at 0.769 against 0.766 in Maldives as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Maldives and Tonga?
- 0.003, with Tonga ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Maldives and Tonga?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Maldives and Tonga rank globally for human development index?
- Maldives ranks 93rd and Tonga ranks 92nd 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.