Inequality (Gini) by Country

108 countries • indexWorld Bank

What It Measures

Inequality (Gini) is a comparative indicator tracked across countries by World Bank. It provides a quantitative basis for cross-national comparison and analysis.

Key Statistics

Global Average

35.17

Median

34.3

Minimum

23.8

Maximum

53.9

Countries

108

Source

World Bank

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Highest & Lowest Countries

Top 10 — Highest Inequality (Gini)

Top 10 — Highest Inequality (Gini)
RankCountryValue
#1Flag of ColombiaColombia53.9
#2Flag of BrazilBrazil51.6
#3Flag of ZambiaZambia51.5
#4Flag of PanamaPanama49.7
#5Flag of MozambiqueMozambique49.6
#6Flag of Costa RicaCosta Rica45.8
#7Flag of HondurasHonduras45.7
#8Flag of EcuadorEcuador45.2
#9Flag of GuatemalaGuatemala45.2
#10Flag of Congo, Democratic RepublicCongo, Democratic Republic44.7

Bottom 10 — Lowest Inequality (Gini)

Bottom 10 — Lowest Inequality (Gini)
RankCountryValue
#240Flag of SlovakiaSlovakia23.8
#241Flag of BelarusBelarus24.4
#242Flag of SloveniaSlovenia24.7
#243Flag of IndiaIndia25.5
#244Flag of UkraineUkraine25.6
#245Flag of NetherlandsNetherlands25.7
#246Flag of CzechiaCzechia25.7
#247Flag of NorwayNorway26.5
#248Flag of SyriaSyria26.6
#249Flag of MoldovaMoldova26.8

Surprising Facts

Mozambique (49.6) has 3.80 more than Costa Rica (45.8) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.

Colombia (53.9) has 2.30 more than Brazil (51.6) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.

Zambia (51.5) has 1.80 more than Panama (49.7) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.