Poland vs Saudi Arabia: Human Development Index
Poland
0.906
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
0.9
in 2023
Poland rank
35th
Saudi Arabia rank
37th
Human Development Index over time
- Poland
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Poland currently reports 0.906 against 0.9 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.006.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.
Poland ranks 35th and Saudi Arabia ranks 37th of 192 countries.
Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7519 | 0.7019 | 0.05 | Poland |
| 2000s | 0.8248 | 0.7705 | 0.0543 | Poland |
| 2010s | 0.8735 | 0.8432 | 0.0303 | Poland |
| 2020s | 0.893 | 0.8865 | 0.0065 | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Poland or Saudi Arabia?
- Poland, at 0.906 against 0.9 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Poland and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.006, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Saudi Arabia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Poland and Saudi Arabia rank globally for human development index?
- Poland ranks 35th and Saudi Arabia ranks 37th 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.