Albania Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Albania's gini index was 29.4 in 2020, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2020.
Overview
Albania's gini index stood at 29.4 in 2020, a decline of +0.7 from 2019. Albania ranked 18th globally.
Albania's Gini Index, a measure of income inequality, has fluctuated over the years, with the latest value in 2020 standing at 29.40, ranking 18th globally. This is significantly lower than its all-time peak of 34.60 in 2014, indicating a reduction in income inequality since then. In comparison to its peers, Albania's Gini Index is higher than that of the Kyrgyz Republic, which stands at 29.00, but lower than Croatia's 29.50. The country's lowest level of income inequality was recorded in 1996, its earliest reported year, with a Gini Index of 27.00. As Albania continues to navigate its economic development, a sustained decline in its Gini Index would depend on the effectiveness of its policies aimed at reducing income disparities, which could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29.4 | −0.7 | #18 |
| 2019 | 30.1 | +0.0 | #21 |
| 2018 | 30.1 | −3.0 | #21 |
| 2017 | 33.1 | −0.6 | #31 |
| 2016 | 33.7 | +0.9 | #36 |
| 2015 | 32.8 | −1.8 | #31 |
| 2014 | 34.6 | +5.6 | #39 |
| 2012 | 29.0 | −1.0 | #16 |
| 2008 | 30.0 | −0.6 | #17 |
| 2005 | 30.6 | −1.1 | #19 |
| 2002 | 31.7 | +4.7 | #13 |
| 1996 | 27.0 | – | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's gini index was 29.4 in 2020. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Albania's gini index peaked at 34.6 in 2014.
The lowest gini index in Albania was 27.0 in 1996.
Albania ranks 18th globally in gini index as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Albania in 2020 was 29.4. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_gini-index,
title = {Albania Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}