Mauritius vs Thailand: Human Development Index
Mauritius
0.806
in 2023
Thailand
0.798
in 2023
Mauritius rank
73rd
Thailand rank
76th
Human Development Index over time
- Mauritius
- Thailand
How they compare
Mauritius currently reports 0.806 against 0.798 in Thailand, a difference of 0.008.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Mauritius ahead.
Mauritius ranks 73rd and Thailand ranks 76th of 192 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mauritius averaged higher in 3 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritius | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6486 | 0.6205 | 0.0281 | Mauritius |
| 2000s | 0.7184 | 0.6977 | 0.0207 | Mauritius |
| 2010s | 0.7856 | 0.7745 | 0.0111 | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 0.796 | 0.797 | 0.001 | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Mauritius or Thailand?
- Mauritius, at 0.806 against 0.798 in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Mauritius and Thailand?
- 0.008, with Mauritius ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and Thailand?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Mauritius and Thailand rank globally for human development index?
- Mauritius ranks 73rd and Thailand ranks 76th 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.