Bolivia, Plurinational State of Gini Index

Bolivia’s Gini Index has fallen from an all‑time peak of 61.60 in 2000 to a trough of 40.90 in 2021, indicating a substantial reduction in income inequality over the past two decades. The latest World Bank figure for 2025 stands at 41.32, placing Bolivia 17th globally and slightly above Uruguay’s 40.41 and just below Mexico’s 41.40. The downward trajectory since the early 2000s reflects the impact of progressive tax reforms, expanded social programmes and higher public spending on health and education, which together have narrowed the income gap. Nevertheless, the modest rise from the 2021 trough suggests that recent economic pressures, including commodity price volatility and fiscal constraints, may be tempering further gains. Continued investment in inclusive growth policies and diversification away from extractive sectors will be crucial if Bolivia is to sustain the long‑term decline in inequality and improve its standing relative to peers such as the United States, which records a comparable index of 41.62.