Moldova vs Sri Lanka: Human Development Index
Moldova
0.785
in 2023
Sri Lanka
0.776
in 2023
Moldova rank
86th
Sri Lanka rank
89th
Human Development Index over time
- Moldova
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Moldova currently reports 0.785 against 0.776 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.009.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Moldova ranks 86th and Sri Lanka ranks 89th of 192 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Moldova averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Moldova | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7176 | 0.7254 | 0.0078 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 0.7599 | 0.7672 | 0.0073 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 0.778 | 0.7775 | 0.0005 | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Moldova or Sri Lanka?
- Moldova, at 0.785 against 0.776 in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Moldova and Sri Lanka?
- 0.009, with Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Moldova and Sri Lanka?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Moldova and Sri Lanka rank globally for human development index?
- Moldova ranks 86th and Sri Lanka ranks 89th 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.
Individual pages
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.