Canada - Gini Index 2009
34.0
+0.1 from 2008
Canada's gini index was 34.0 in 2009, increased +0.1 from 33.9 in 2008. This was the 40th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2009▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Slovenia | 24.8 | 4.6% |
| 2nd | Ukraine | 25.3 | -4.9% |
| 3rd | Czechia | 26.2 | -0.4% |
| 4th | Norway | 26.2 | -3.0% |
| 5th | Denmark | 26.7 | 6.0% |
| 6th | Hungary | 27.0 | -1.8% |
| 7th | Slovak Republic | 27.2 | 4.6% |
| 8th | Sweden | 27.3 | -2.8% |
| 9th | Finland | 27.5 | -1.1% |
| 10th | Belarus | 27.7 | -0.4% |
| 11th | India | 27.8 | 0.4% |
| 12th | Netherlands | 27.9 | -4.8% |
| 13th | Armenia | 28.0 | -4.1% |
| 14th | Serbia | 28.0 | 1.4% |
| 15th | Kazakhstan | 28.2 | -1.1% |
| 16th | Belgium | 28.6 | 0.7% |
| 17th | Iceland | 28.7 | -9.7% |
| 18th | Kyrgyz Republic | 29.9 | -5.1% |
| 19th | Malta | 30.2 | 4.1% |
| 20th | Germany | 30.5 | -1.0% |
| 21st | Tajikistan | 30.8 | -4.3% |
| 22nd | Montenegro | 31.0 | 1.6% |
| 23rd | Luxembourg | 31.2 | -4.3% |
| 24th | Estonia | 31.4 | -1.6% |
| 25th | Austria | 31.5 | 3.6% |
| 26th | Kosovo | 31.8 | 5.0% |
| 27th | Cyprus | 32.1 | 1.3% |
| 28th | Croatia | 32.6 | -3.3% |
| 29th | France | 32.7 | -0.9% |
| 30th | Ireland | 32.7 | 5.8% |
| 31st | Switzerland | 32.9 | -2.7% |
| 32nd | Moldova | 32.9 | -5.2% |
| 33rd | Japan | 33.0 | -4.6% |
| 34th | Mali | 33.0 | -15.2% |
| 35th | Indonesia | 33.4 | 2.5% |
| 36th | Poland | 33.4 | -0.3% |
| 37th | Greece | 33.6 | 0.0% |
| 38th | Bulgaria | 33.8 | 0.6% |
| 39th | Italy | 33.8 | 0.0% |
| 40th | Canada | 34.0 | 0.3% |
| 41st | West Bank and Gaza | 34.5 | -3.1% |
| 42nd | Spain | 34.9 | 2.0% |
| 43rd | Portugal | 34.9 | -4.6% |
| 44th | United Kingdom | 35.1 | -0.8% |
| 45th | Sudan | 35.4 | - |
| 46th | Romania | 35.6 | -2.2% |
| 47th | Latvia | 35.9 | -3.5% |
| 48th | Sri Lanka | 36.1 | -9.1% |
| 49th | Lithuania | 37.2 | 4.2% |
| 50th | Tonga | 37.5 | -0.5% |
| 51st | Georgia | 38.2 | -0.8% |
| 52nd | Maldives | 38.4 | -7.0% |
| 53rd | Türkiye | 39.0 | 0.0% |
| 54th | Thailand | 39.6 | -1.7% |
| 55th | Burkina Faso | 39.8 | -8.1% |
| 56th | Russian Federation | 39.8 | -4.3% |
| 57th | Syrian Arab Republic | 40.4 | 0.7% |
| 58th | United States | 40.8 | -0.7% |
| 59th | Papua New Guinea | 41.9 | -8.5% |
| 60th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 42.1 | -6.0% |
| 61st | Israel | 42.6 | 2.4% |
| 62nd | North Macedonia | 42.8 | -7.2% |
| 63rd | Argentina | 43.8 | -2.7% |
| 64th | Nicaragua | 43.9 | -10.0% |
| 65th | Uganda | 44.2 | 3.0% |
| 66th | Uruguay | 45.5 | 0.9% |
| 67th | El Salvador | 45.8 | -2.3% |
| 68th | Philippines | 46.3 | -1.9% |
| 69th | South Sudan | 46.3 | - |
| 70th | Peru | 47.0 | -1.1% |
| 71st | Chile | 47.4 | -0.6% |
| 72nd | Ecuador | 48.5 | -2.6% |
| 73rd | Dominican Republic | 48.9 | 1.7% |
| 74th | Paraguay | 49.1 | -3.2% |
| 75th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 49.2 | -3.1% |
| 76th | Costa Rica | 50.6 | 4.1% |
| 77th | Honduras | 51.3 | -7.6% |
| 78th | Eswatini | 51.4 | -3.2% |
| 79th | Panama | 51.8 | -1.7% |
| 80th | Brazil | 53.7 | -0.6% |
| 81st | Colombia | 54.3 | -1.8% |
| 82nd | Botswana | 56.9 | -7.5% |
| 83rd | Namibia | 61.0 | -3.6% |
FAQ
What was Canada's gini index in 2009?▾
Canada's gini index in 2009 was 34.0. This ranked 40th globally.
How did Canada's gini index change in 2009?▾
Canada's gini index increased by 0.3% in 2009 compared to 2008.
Which country had the highest gini index in 2009?▾
Namibia had the highest gini index in 2009 at 61.0.
What is the gini index of Canada in 2009?▾
The gini index of Canada in 2009 was 34.0. This ranked 40th globally.
How does 2009 compare to 2008 for Canada's gini index?▾
Canada's gini index went from 33.9 in 2008 to 34.0 in 2009, a 0.3% increase.
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