Countries by Inequality (Gini)

What Inequality (Gini) Measures

Inequality (Gini) is a comparative indicator tracked across countries by the World Bank. It provides a quantitative basis for cross-national comparison, enabling researchers and policymakers to benchmark national performance on this dimension against global peers.

Why This Ranking Matters

Examining Inequality (Gini) across all countries reveals patterns that might not be obvious at the national level. Regional clusters, outlier nations, and historical trajectories all become clearer when the full global picture is assembled in a single ranking.

Global Range

Values range from 23.8 (Slovakia) to 53.9 (Colombia) — a 2-fold difference across 108 countries.

Regional Patterns

North American countries lead with 7 entries in the top 20, though representation spans multiple continents. Regional factors clearly play a role, but outliers from other parts of the world show that national policy and geography matter as much as continental trends.

Values are broadly distributed across countries, with the middle 50% ranging from 30.7 to 39.3. The overall spread from 23.8 to 53.9 reflects significant global variation.

Notable Outliers

The top of the ranking is competitive: Colombia and Brazil are separated by only 4%, indicating that the leading positions could shift with updated data.

Continental Leaders

North America

Colombia

53.9

South America

Brazil

51.6

Africa

Zambia

51.5

Europe

Turkey

44.5

Asia

Malaysia

40.7

Oceania

Australia

33.8