Denmark - Gini Index 2012
27.8
+0.5 from 2011
Denmark's gini index was 27.8 in 2012, increased +0.5 from 27.3 in 2011. This was the 13th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2012▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ukraine | 24.7 | 0.4% |
| 2nd | Slovenia | 25.6 | 2.8% |
| 3rd | Norway | 25.7 | 1.6% |
| 4th | Czechia | 26.1 | -1.1% |
| 5th | Slovak Republic | 26.1 | -1.5% |
| 6th | Belarus | 26.5 | -2.6% |
| 7th | Iceland | 26.8 | 0.0% |
| 8th | Finland | 27.1 | -1.8% |
| 9th | Kyrgyz Republic | 27.4 | -1.4% |
| 10th | Belgium | 27.5 | -2.1% |
| 11th | Netherlands | 27.6 | -0.7% |
| 12th | Sweden | 27.6 | 0.0% |
| 13th | Denmark | 27.8 | 1.8% |
| 14th | Kazakhstan | 28.2 | 0.7% |
| 15th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 28.3 | -6.3% |
| 16th | Albania | 29.0 | -3.3% |
| 17th | Kosovo | 29.0 | 4.3% |
| 18th | Moldova | 29.2 | -4.6% |
| 19th | Malta | 29.4 | 1.0% |
| 20th | Iraq | 29.5 | 3.1% |
| 21st | Armenia | 29.6 | 0.7% |
| 22nd | Austria | 30.5 | -1.0% |
| 23rd | Hungary | 30.8 | 5.5% |
| 24th | Germany | 31.1 | 1.6% |
| 25th | Switzerland | 31.6 | -0.3% |
| 26th | Korea | 31.6 | -1.3% |
| 27th | Nauru | 32.4 | - |
| 28th | Croatia | 32.5 | 0.6% |
| 29th | Japan | 32.5 | -1.5% |
| 30th | Estonia | 32.9 | 1.2% |
| 31st | Poland | 33.0 | -0.6% |
| 32nd | France | 33.1 | -0.6% |
| 33rd | United Kingdom | 33.1 | -0.3% |
| 34th | Ireland | 33.2 | 0.9% |
| 35th | Canada | 33.5 | 2.4% |
| 36th | Guinea | 33.7 | -14.5% |
| 37th | Mongolia | 33.8 | -0.3% |
| 38th | Cyprus | 34.3 | 5.2% |
| 39th | Luxembourg | 34.3 | 6.9% |
| 40th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 34.4 | -0.9% |
| 41st | Lithuania | 35.1 | 8.0% |
| 42nd | Italy | 35.2 | 0.3% |
| 43rd | Latvia | 35.2 | -1.7% |
| 44th | Spain | 35.4 | -0.8% |
| 45th | Nigeria | 35.5 | -0.6% |
| 46th | Viet Nam | 35.6 | -9.4% |
| 47th | Bulgaria | 36.0 | 5.0% |
| 48th | Lao PDR | 36.0 | 1.7% |
| 49th | Portugal | 36.0 | -0.8% |
| 50th | Greece | 36.3 | 4.3% |
| 51st | Romania | 36.5 | 1.7% |
| 52nd | Indonesia | 37.1 | -2.1% |
| 53rd | Solomon Islands | 37.1 | -19.5% |
| 54th | North Macedonia | 38.1 | -3.3% |
| 55th | Mauritius | 38.5 | 7.8% |
| 56th | Sri Lanka | 38.7 | 7.2% |
| 57th | Bhutan | 38.8 | 1.8% |
| 58th | Georgia | 39.0 | -1.5% |
| 59th | Thailand | 39.3 | 4.8% |
| 60th | Serbia | 39.9 | 37.6% |
| 61st | Uruguay | 39.9 | -5.5% |
| 62nd | Türkiye | 40.2 | 0.5% |
| 63rd | Russian Federation | 40.7 | 2.5% |
| 64th | Uganda | 41.0 | -7.2% |
| 65th | Haiti | 41.1 | -30.3% |
| 66th | Montenegro | 41.2 | 33.8% |
| 67th | United States | 41.2 | 0.0% |
| 68th | Israel | 41.3 | -0.2% |
| 69th | Argentina | 41.4 | -3.0% |
| 70th | El Salvador | 41.8 | -1.2% |
| 71st | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 42.1 | 1.2% |
| 72nd | China | 42.2 | -0.5% |
| 73rd | Ghana | 42.4 | -0.9% |
| 74th | Madagascar | 42.6 | 0.5% |
| 75th | Peru | 44.4 | -0.7% |
| 76th | Djibouti | 45.1 | 12.8% |
| 77th | Dominican Republic | 46.1 | -3.4% |
| 78th | Ecuador | 46.1 | 0.4% |
| 79th | Philippines | 46.5 | 0.4% |
| 80th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 46.6 | 1.1% |
| 81st | Paraguay | 47.6 | -9.0% |
| 82nd | Costa Rica | 48.4 | -0.8% |
| 83rd | Mexico | 49.6 | 4.0% |
| 84th | Panama | 51.7 | 0.8% |
| 85th | Colombia | 52.6 | -1.7% |
| 86th | Brazil | 53.4 | 0.9% |
| 87th | Honduras | 53.4 | 1.5% |
FAQ
What was Denmark's gini index in 2012?▾
Denmark's gini index in 2012 was 27.8. This ranked 13th globally.
How did Denmark's gini index change in 2012?▾
Denmark's gini index increased by 1.8% in 2012 compared to 2011.
Which country had the highest gini index in 2012?▾
Brazil had the highest gini index in 2012 at 53.4.
What is the gini index of Denmark in 2012?▾
The gini index of Denmark in 2012 was 27.8. This ranked 13th globally.
How does 2012 compare to 2011 for Denmark's gini index?▾
Denmark's gini index went from 27.3 in 2011 to 27.8 in 2012, a 1.8% increase.
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