Iraq vs Syria: Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities

Iraq
23.2%
in 2023
Syria
23.7%
in 2015
Iraq rank
65th
Syria rank
63rd

Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities over time

  • Iraq
  • Syria
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How they compare

Syria currently reports 23.7% against 23.2% in Iraq, a difference of 0.5%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.

Iraq ranks 65th and Syria ranks 63rd of 166 countries.

Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities, Iraq or Syria?
Syria, at 23.7% against 23.2% in Iraq as of 2015.
What is the difference in reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities between Iraq and Syria?
0.5%, with Syria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Syria?
5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2015.
How do Iraq and Syria rank globally for reduction in human development index when adjusting for inequalities?
Iraq ranks 65th and Syria ranks 63rd of 166 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Reduction in Human Development Index when adjusting for inequalities
Unit
%
Source
UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
166 places, 2,131 data points, 2010–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage difference between the IHDI value and the HDI value.