Canada - Gini Index 2021
31.1
+1.2 from 2020
Canada's gini index was 31.1 in 2021, increased +1.2 from 29.9 in 2020. This was the 20th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2021▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Slovak Republic | 24.1 | -0.4% |
| 2nd | Slovenia | 24.3 | 1.3% |
| 3rd | Moldova | 25.7 | 2.8% |
| 4th | Netherlands | 25.7 | -1.2% |
| 5th | Czechia | 26.2 | 0.0% |
| 6th | Belgium | 26.6 | 2.3% |
| 7th | Tonga | 27.1 | -19.1% |
| 8th | Finland | 27.7 | 2.2% |
| 9th | Armenia | 27.9 | 11.2% |
| 10th | Denmark | 28.3 | 2.9% |
| 11th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 28.5 | -10.7% |
| 12th | Poland | 28.5 | 0.0% |
| 13th | Kyrgyz Republic | 28.8 | -0.7% |
| 14th | Croatia | 28.9 | -2.0% |
| 15th | Norway | 29.1 | 2.5% |
| 16th | Kazakhstan | 29.2 | 1.7% |
| 17th | Ireland | 29.4 | 0.7% |
| 18th | Sweden | 29.8 | 3.1% |
| 19th | Austria | 30.7 | 3.0% |
| 20th | Canada | 31.1 | 4.0% |
| 21st | Cyprus | 31.3 | -1.3% |
| 22nd | France | 31.5 | 2.6% |
| 23rd | Malta | 31.6 | 0.6% |
| 24th | Estonia | 31.8 | 3.6% |
| 25th | United Kingdom | 32.4 | -0.6% |
| 26th | Tajikistan | 32.4 | -4.7% |
| 27th | Luxembourg | 32.7 | -2.1% |
| 28th | Greece | 32.9 | -2.1% |
| 29th | Korea | 32.9 | 0.6% |
| 30th | Niger | 32.9 | -11.8% |
| 31st | Uzbekistan | 32.9 | -6.5% |
| 32nd | Serbia | 33.1 | -5.4% |
| 33rd | Guinea-Bissau | 33.4 | -4.0% |
| 34th | Tunisia | 33.7 | 2.7% |
| 35th | Switzerland | 33.8 | 0.3% |
| 36th | Spain | 33.9 | -2.9% |
| 37th | Romania | 33.9 | -2.0% |
| 38th | Georgia | 34.2 | -0.9% |
| 39th | Latvia | 34.3 | -3.9% |
| 40th | Montenegro | 34.3 | -3.1% |
| 41st | Benin | 34.4 | -9.2% |
| 42nd | Portugal | 34.6 | -0.3% |
| 43rd | Italy | 34.8 | -1.1% |
| 44th | Thailand | 34.9 | -0.3% |
| 45th | Russian Federation | 35.1 | 4.2% |
| 46th | Côte d'Ivoire | 35.3 | -5.1% |
| 47th | Indonesia | 35.5 | 0.6% |
| 48th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 35.5 | -0.8% |
| 49th | China | 35.7 | -3.8% |
| 50th | Mali | 35.7 | -0.8% |
| 51st | Senegal | 36.2 | -5.5% |
| 52nd | Lithuania | 36.7 | 1.9% |
| 53rd | Madagascar | 36.8 | -13.6% |
| 54th | Burkina Faso | 37.4 | -13.0% |
| 55th | Israel | 37.9 | 0.3% |
| 56th | Togo | 37.9 | -10.8% |
| 57th | Dominican Republic | 38.5 | -2.8% |
| 58th | Kenya | 38.7 | 6.9% |
| 59th | Bulgaria | 39.0 | -3.7% |
| 60th | El Salvador | 39.0 | 0.5% |
| 61st | United States | 39.7 | -0.7% |
| 62nd | Jamaica | 39.9 | 13.0% |
| 63rd | Peru | 40.1 | -8.2% |
| 64th | Malaysia | 40.7 | -1.2% |
| 65th | Philippines | 40.7 | -3.8% |
| 66th | Uruguay | 40.8 | 1.5% |
| 67th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 40.9 | -6.2% |
| 68th | Cameroon | 42.2 | -9.4% |
| 69th | Argentina | 42.4 | -0.7% |
| 70th | Paraguay | 42.9 | -1.4% |
| 71st | Central African Republic | 43.0 | -23.5% |
| 72nd | Türkiye | 44.4 | 3.3% |
| 73rd | Ecuador | 45.8 | -3.2% |
| 74th | Costa Rica | 48.7 | -1.0% |
| 75th | Kosovo | 49.4 | -13.9% |
| 76th | Panama | 50.9 | 2.2% |
| 77th | Brazil | 52.9 | 8.2% |
| 78th | Colombia | 55.1 | 3.0% |
FAQ
What was Canada's gini index in 2021?▾
Canada's gini index in 2021 was 31.1. This ranked 20th globally.
How did Canada's gini index change in 2021?▾
Canada's gini index increased by 4.0% in 2021 compared to 2020.
Which country had the highest gini index in 2021?▾
Colombia had the highest gini index in 2021 at 55.1.
What is the gini index of Canada in 2021?▾
The gini index of Canada in 2021 was 31.1. This ranked 20th globally.
How does 2021 compare to 2020 for Canada's gini index?▾
Canada's gini index went from 29.9 in 2020 to 31.1 in 2021, a 4.0% increase.
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