Mali vs Niger: Human Development Index
Mali
0.419
in 2023
Niger
0.419
in 2023
Mali rank
188th
Niger rank
188th
Human Development Index over time
- Mali
- Niger
How they compare
Mali currently reports 0.419 against 0.419 in Niger, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Mali ahead.
Mali ranks 188th and Niger ranks 188th of 192 countries.
Mali has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2728 | 0.2371 | 0.0357 | Mali |
| 2000s | 0.3632 | 0.2968 | 0.0664 | Mali |
| 2010s | 0.4145 | 0.3701 | 0.0444 | Mali |
| 2020s | 0.416 | 0.4125 | 0.0035 | Mali |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Mali or Niger?
- Mali, at 0.419 against 0.419 in Niger as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Mali and Niger?
- 0, with Mali ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Niger?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Mali and Niger rank globally for human development index?
- Mali ranks 188th and Niger ranks 188th 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.