Belarus Gini Index

Belarus’s Gini Index, a measure of income inequality, stood at 24.40 in 2020, placing the country third globally among the 25‑year series compiled by the World Bank. The index rose sharply from its earliest recorded level of 21.60 in 1993 to a peak of 32.00 in 1998, reflecting a rapid widening of income gaps during the tumultuous post‑Soviet transition. Since that high, the coefficient has gradually fallen, reaching the current low‑mid‑twenties that align closely with peer economies such as the Slovak Republic (24.20) and Slovenia (24.00). The long‑term downward trajectory suggests that policy measures aimed at social protection and progressive taxation have moderated inequality, yet the persistence of a relatively high level for a post‑communist state indicates structural constraints. Continued reforms in labor market flexibility and targeted redistribution could further compress the Gini, steering Belarus toward a more equitable income distribution in the coming decade.