Colombia - Gini Index 2017
49.7
−0.9 from 2016
Colombia's gini index was 49.7 in 2017, decreased +0.9 from 50.6 in 2016. This was the 76th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2017▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Slovak Republic | 23.2 | -7.9% |
| 2nd | Slovenia | 24.2 | -2.4% |
| 3rd | Czechia | 24.9 | -2.0% |
| 4th | Belarus | 25.4 | 0.4% |
| 5th | Moldova | 25.9 | -1.5% |
| 6th | Ukraine | 26.0 | 4.0% |
| 7th | Iceland | 26.1 | -4.0% |
| 8th | Norway | 27.0 | -5.3% |
| 9th | Kyrgyz Republic | 27.3 | 1.9% |
| 10th | Belgium | 27.4 | -0.7% |
| 11th | Finland | 27.4 | 1.1% |
| 12th | Kazakhstan | 27.5 | 1.1% |
| 13th | Netherlands | 28.5 | 1.1% |
| 14th | Denmark | 28.7 | 1.8% |
| 15th | Sweden | 28.8 | -2.7% |
| 16th | Malta | 29.2 | 0.3% |
| 17th | Austria | 29.7 | -3.6% |
| 18th | Poland | 29.7 | -4.8% |
| 19th | Estonia | 30.4 | -2.6% |
| 20th | Croatia | 30.4 | -1.6% |
| 21st | Hungary | 30.6 | 1.0% |
| 22nd | Myanmar | 30.7 | -19.4% |
| 23rd | Germany | 31.3 | -0.3% |
| 24th | Cyprus | 31.4 | -4.6% |
| 25th | Ireland | 31.4 | -4.3% |
| 26th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 31.5 | -0.9% |
| 27th | France | 31.6 | -0.9% |
| 28th | Japan | 31.8 | 0.0% |
| 29th | United Kingdom | 32.6 | -1.5% |
| 30th | Switzerland | 32.7 | -0.9% |
| 31st | Albania | 33.1 | -1.8% |
| 32nd | Canada | 33.3 | 1.8% |
| 33rd | Armenia | 33.6 | 3.4% |
| 34th | Portugal | 33.8 | -4.0% |
| 35th | North Macedonia | 34.2 | -0.9% |
| 36th | Greece | 34.4 | -1.7% |
| 37th | Luxembourg | 34.5 | 8.8% |
| 38th | Spain | 34.7 | -3.1% |
| 39th | Korea | 34.9 | -0.9% |
| 40th | Qatar | 35.1 | - |
| 41st | Russian Federation | 35.5 | -3.3% |
| 42nd | Latvia | 35.6 | 3.8% |
| 43rd | Italy | 35.9 | 2.0% |
| 44th | Romania | 36.0 | 4.7% |
| 45th | Serbia | 36.1 | -7.0% |
| 46th | Indonesia | 36.4 | -1.4% |
| 47th | Thailand | 36.4 | -0.8% |
| 48th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 36.7 | 2.2% |
| 49th | Mauritius | 36.8 | -4.4% |
| 50th | Montenegro | 36.9 | -4.2% |
| 51st | Lithuania | 37.3 | -2.9% |
| 52nd | Bhutan | 37.4 | -3.6% |
| 53rd | Georgia | 37.9 | 3.6% |
| 54th | Gabon | 38.0 | -10.0% |
| 55th | El Salvador | 38.0 | -5.0% |
| 56th | Israel | 38.2 | -2.1% |
| 57th | China | 39.1 | 1.6% |
| 58th | Uruguay | 39.5 | -0.5% |
| 59th | Bulgaria | 40.4 | -0.5% |
| 60th | São Tomé and Principe | 40.7 | 32.1% |
| 61st | Argentina | 41.4 | -2.1% |
| 62nd | United States | 41.4 | 0.2% |
| 63rd | Djibouti | 41.6 | -5.7% |
| 64th | Dominican Republic | 42.2 | -7.7% |
| 65th | Peru | 43.3 | -0.7% |
| 66th | Türkiye | 43.5 | 3.8% |
| 67th | Kosovo | 44.2 | 65.5% |
| 68th | Zimbabwe | 44.3 | 2.5% |
| 69th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 44.6 | -1.3% |
| 70th | Ecuador | 44.7 | -0.7% |
| 71st | Lesotho | 44.9 | -12.3% |
| 72nd | Chile | 45.3 | 0.0% |
| 73rd | Costa Rica | 48.3 | -0.8% |
| 74th | Paraguay | 48.5 | 1.3% |
| 75th | Honduras | 49.4 | -0.8% |
| 76th | Colombia | 49.7 | -1.8% |
| 77th | Panama | 49.9 | -1.0% |
| 78th | Brazil | 53.3 | -0.2% |
FAQ
What was Colombia's gini index in 2017?▾
Colombia's gini index in 2017 was 49.7. This ranked 76th globally.
How did Colombia's gini index change in 2017?▾
Colombia's gini index decreased by 1.8% in 2017 compared to 2016.
Which country had the highest gini index in 2017?▾
Brazil had the highest gini index in 2017 at 53.3.
What is the gini index of Colombia in 2017?▾
The gini index of Colombia in 2017 was 49.7. This ranked 76th globally.
How does 2017 compare to 2016 for Colombia's gini index?▾
Colombia's gini index went from 50.6 in 2016 to 49.7 in 2017, a 1.8% decrease.
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