Solomon Islands vs Uganda: Human Development Index
Solomon Islands
0.584
in 2023
Uganda
0.582
in 2023
Solomon Islands rank
156th
Uganda rank
157th
Human Development Index over time
- Solomon Islands
- Uganda
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 0.584 against 0.582 in Uganda, a difference of 0.002.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Solomon Islands has been ahead every year.
Solomon Islands ranks 156th and Uganda ranks 157th of 192 countries.
Solomon Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Solomon Islands | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.554 | 0.398 | 0.156 | Solomon Islands |
| 2000s | 0.549 | 0.4618 | 0.0872 | Solomon Islands |
| 2010s | 0.5752 | 0.5422 | 0.033 | Solomon Islands |
| 2020s | 0.5807 | 0.576 | 0.0048 | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Solomon Islands or Uganda?
- Solomon Islands, at 0.584 against 0.582 in Uganda as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Solomon Islands and Uganda?
- 0.002, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Solomon Islands and Uganda?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Solomon Islands and Uganda rank globally for human development index?
- Solomon Islands ranks 156th and Uganda ranks 157th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) β 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.