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title: "Gender Development Index: Definition & Meaning"
description: "The Gender Development Index measures gender inequality in human development by comparing female and male HDI values, used by researchers and policymakers."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed July 7, 2026

TL;DR

- The Gender Development Index measures gender inequality in human development by comparing the female and male Human Development Index values within a country.
- How does the Gender Development Index differ from the Gender Inequality Index?
- Which agency publishes the GDI and in which report?
- What do GDI values above and below 1.000 indicate?
- What are the three dimensions captured in the GDI?

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