Countries by Gini Inequality Index
Key Findings
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Countries by Gini Inequality IndexThe stark contrast in Gini coefficients highlights a significant divide between countries with high income inequality and those with more equitable distributions of wealth. South Africa's Gini coefficient of 63.0 is alarmingly high, indicating deep-rooted economic disparities, while Namibia and Zambia also reflect notable inequality with coefficients of 59.1 and 57.1. In contrast, the Nordic countries, exemplified by Sweden and Norway, demonstrate that effective social policies and wealth redistribution can lead to much lower inequality, as seen in their Gini coefficients of 27.6 and 25.9. This data suggests that addressing income inequality remains a critical challenge for nations like South Africa, where the gap between the wealthy and the poor continues to widen.
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- Data source
- World Bank
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2023 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Gini Coefficient
- Last updated
- 5 April 2026
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- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
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- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2023.
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