What Is the Gini Index
The Gini index (inequality index or equity index) is a statistical measure that quantifies the level of economic inequality, specifically the uneven distribution of income or wealth among citizens of a particular country or region. It was developed in the early 20th century by the Italian economist Corrado Gini. The higher the coefficient, the greater the gap between the poor and the wealthy—1% indicates perfect income equality, while 100% means that all income is concentrated in the hands of a few.
Gini Index by Country—2025
According to World Bank data as of June 24, 2026, the top five countries were Slovakia (23.8), Belarus (24.4%), Kiribati (24.7%), Slovenia (24.7%), and India (25.5%). Next are Ukraine (25.6%), the Netherlands (25.7%), the Czech Republic (25.7%), the UAE (26.4%), Syria (26.4%), Norway (26.5%), Azerbaijan (26.6%), and three countries tied at 26.8%—Iceland, Belgium, and Moldova.
By comparison, the index stands at 41.8% in the U.S., 33.7% in Germany, 33% in Russia, and 29.8% in Romania.
The widest income gap between the rich and the poor was recorded in South Africa (51.4%), Colombia (54.4%), Eswatini (54.6%), Botswana (54.9%), and Namibia (59.1%).
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