Moldova vs Palau: Human Development Index
Moldova
0.785
in 2023
Palau
0.786
in 2023
Moldova rank
86th
Palau rank
84th
Human Development Index over time
- Moldova
- Palau
How they compare
Palau currently reports 0.786 against 0.785 in Moldova, a difference of 0.001.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Palau has been ahead every year.
Moldova ranks 86th and Palau ranks 84th of 192 countries.
Palau has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Moldova | Palau | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7176 | 0.7692 | 0.0516 | Palau |
| 2010s | 0.7599 | 0.7957 | 0.0358 | Palau |
| 2020s | 0.778 | 0.79 | 0.012 | Palau |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Moldova or Palau?
- Palau, at 0.786 against 0.785 in Moldova as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Moldova and Palau?
- 0.001, with Palau ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Moldova and Palau?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Moldova and Palau rank globally for human development index?
- Moldova ranks 86th and Palau ranks 84th 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.