Côte d'Ivoire Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Côte d'Ivoire's gini index was 35.3 in 2021, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2021.
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's gini index stood at 35.3 in 2021, a decline of +1.9 from 2018. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 46th globally.
Côte d’Ivoire’s Gini Index fell from an all‑time peak of 45.50 in 1985 to a trough of 35.30 in 2021, placing the country at rank 46 globally according to the World Bank. The 12‑year coverage shows a steady reduction in measured income inequality, with the 2021 figure of 35.30 only marginally higher than that of the Russian Federation (35.10) and close to Indonesia’s 35.50. This downward trajectory coincides with a period of macro‑economic reforms and diversification of the agricultural sector, which have broadened access to formal employment and modestly expanded social protection programmes. While the improvement signals progress, the remaining gap with the lower‑inequality peers such as Thailand (34.90) suggests further structural reforms are needed. Continued investment in education, rural infrastructure and progressive taxation could sustain the declining trend and move Côte d’Ivoire toward a more equitable income distribution in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35.3 | −1.9 | #46 |
| 2018 | 37.2 | −4.3 | #59 |
| 2015 | 41.5 | −1.7 | #64 |
| 2008 | 43.2 | +1.9 | #60 |
| 2002 | 41.3 | +2.3 | #44 |
| 1998 | 39.0 | −1.6 | #24 |
| 1995 | 40.6 | +1.2 | #32 |
| 1992 | 39.4 | +2.5 | #21 |
| 1988 | 36.9 | −3.6 | #8 |
| 1987 | 40.5 | +2.5 | #19 |
| 1986 | 38.0 | −7.5 | #11 |
| 1985 | 45.5 | – | #14 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's gini index was 35.3 in 2021, a decline of −1.9 from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Côte d'Ivoire's gini index was 35.3 in 2021. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from the previous year.
Côte d'Ivoire's gini index peaked at 45.5 in 1985.
The lowest gini index in Côte d'Ivoire was 35.3 in 2021.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 46th globally in gini index as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Côte d'Ivoire in 2021 was 35.3. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_gini-index,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}