Bangladesh Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Bangladesh's gini index was 30.9 in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1983–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's gini index stood at 30.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.0 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.9 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 55th globally.
Bangladesh’s Gini Index rose from an all‑time trough of 25.90 in 1983 to a peak of 33.40 in 2000 before moderating to 30.88 in 2025, placing the country 55th globally. The upward swing through the 1990s reflected rapid economic growth that was unevenly distributed across sectors and regions, while the subsequent stabilization mirrors expanding social protection programmes and a more diversified labour market. Bangladesh’s 2025 figure is closely aligned with peer nations such as Sweden (30.86) and Mongolia (30.95), indicating a convergence toward middle‑income inequality levels despite differing institutional contexts. The 11‑year coverage of World Bank data suggests a relatively recent stabilization after the early‑2000s surge, yet the index remains above the 1983 trough, implying persistent gaps. Continued investment in inclusive education, rural infrastructure and progressive taxation could further compress inequality, potentially lowering the Gini Index in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 30.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.9 | −0.0 | #55 |
| 2022 | 30.9 | −1.5 | #19 |
| 2016 | 32.4 | +0.3 | #29 |
| 2010 | 32.1 | −1.1 | #30 |
| 2005 | 33.2 | −0.2 | #27 |
| 2000 | 33.4 | +0.5 | #20 |
| 1995 | 32.9 | +5.3 | #17 |
| 1991 | 27.6 | −1.2 | #4 |
| 1988 | 28.8 | +1.9 | #3 |
| 1985 | 26.9 | +1.0 | #4 |
| 1983 | 25.9 | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's gini index was 30.9 in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's gini index peaked at 33.4 in 2000.
The lowest gini index in Bangladesh was 25.9 in 1983.
Bangladesh ranks 55th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's gini index is projected to reach 30.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Bangladesh in 2025 was 30.9. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_gini-index,
title = {Bangladesh Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}