Palau vs Ukraine: Human Development Index
Palau
0.786
in 2023
Ukraine
0.779
in 2023
Palau rank
84th
Ukraine rank
87th
Human Development Index over time
- Palau
- Ukraine
How they compare
Palau currently reports 0.786 against 0.779 in Ukraine, a difference of 0.007.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Palau ahead.
Palau ranks 84th and Ukraine ranks 87th of 192 countries.
Palau has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Palau | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7573 | 0.7514 | 0.0059 | Palau |
| 2010s | 0.7957 | 0.785 | 0.0107 | Palau |
| 2020s | 0.79 | 0.7765 | 0.0135 | Palau |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Palau or Ukraine?
- Palau, at 0.786 against 0.779 in Ukraine as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Palau and Ukraine?
- 0.007, with Palau ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Palau and Ukraine?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Palau and Ukraine rank globally for human development index?
- Palau ranks 84th and Ukraine ranks 87th 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.