Bhutan Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Bhutan's gini index was 29.9 in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2025.
Overview
Bhutan's gini index stood at 29.9 in 2025, a rise of +1.4 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.9 by 2025. Bhutan ranked 59th globally.
Bhutan's Gini Index, a measure of income inequality, has undergone significant changes since 2003, when it peaked at 40.90. The country's economic development initiatives, aimed at promoting sustainable growth and reducing poverty, have contributed to a decline in income inequality. By 2022, the Gini Index had dropped to 28.50, its lowest recorded value. However, a slight increase in 2025 brought the index to 29.90, ranking Bhutan 59th globally. Compared to its peer countries, such as Iraq, which has a Gini Index of 30.04, Bhutan's inequality levels remain relatively low. The trend suggests that Bhutan's efforts to reduce income inequality are yielding positive results. However, sustained economic growth and continued investment in social welfare programs would be necessary to maintain this trajectory and further reduce inequality.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 29.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.9 | +1.4 | #59 |
| 2022 | 28.5 | −8.9 | #12 |
| 2017 | 37.4 | −1.4 | #52 |
| 2012 | 38.8 | +0.7 | #57 |
| 2007 | 38.1 | −2.8 | #50 |
| 2003 | 40.9 | – | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's gini index was 29.9 in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's gini index peaked at 40.9 in 2003.
The lowest gini index in Bhutan was 28.5 in 2022.
Bhutan ranks 59th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's gini index is projected to reach 29.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Bhutan in 2025 was 29.9. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_gini-index,
title = {Bhutan Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}