Denmark Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Denmark's gini index was 31.0 in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2025.
Overview
Denmark's gini index stood at 31.0 in 2025, a rise of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 31.0 by 2025. Denmark ranked 53rd globally.
Denmark's Gini Index, a measure of income inequality, has exhibited a moderate increase over the past 26 years, according to World Bank data. The country's Gini Index peaked at 31.02 in 2025, ranking it 53rd globally. This value is comparable to Serbia's 31.18, indicating Denmark's relatively stable income distribution among its peer countries. Notably, Denmark's highest level of income inequality was lower than Austria's 31.80, suggesting that Denmark has maintained a more equitable income distribution compared to some of its European counterparts. Conversely, Denmark's lowest level of income inequality was recorded in 1995, at 23.00, a significant decrease from its 1987 baseline of 26.20. This downward trend in the mid-1990s may have been influenced by government policies aimed at reducing income disparities. Looking ahead, a shift in economic policies or demographic changes could alter Denmark's income distribution trajectory, potentially influencing the country's Gini Index in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 31.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 31.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 31.0 | +1.1 | #53 |
| 2023 | 29.9 | +0.6 | #15 |
| 2022 | 29.3 | +1.0 | #14 |
| 2021 | 28.3 | +0.8 | #10 |
| 2020 | 27.5 | −0.2 | #11 |
| 2019 | 27.7 | −0.5 | #9 |
| 2018 | 28.2 | −0.5 | #15 |
| 2017 | 28.7 | +0.5 | #14 |
| 2016 | 28.2 | +0.0 | #13 |
| 2015 | 28.2 | −0.2 | #13 |
| 2014 | 28.4 | −0.1 | #14 |
| 2013 | 28.5 | +0.7 | #13 |
| 2012 | 27.8 | +0.5 | #13 |
| 2011 | 27.3 | +0.1 | #8 |
| 2010 | 27.2 | +0.5 | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's gini index was 31.0 in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's gini index peaked at 31.0 in 2025.
The lowest gini index in Denmark was 23.0 in 1995.
Denmark ranks 53rd globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's gini index is projected to reach 31.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Denmark in 2025 was 31.0. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_gini-index,
title = {Denmark Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}