Djibouti Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Djibouti's gini index was 41.6 in 2017, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2017.
Overview
Djibouti's gini index stood at 41.6 in 2017, a decline of +2.5 from 2013. Djibouti ranked 63rd globally.
Djibouti’s Gini index rose modestly from 40.00 in 2002, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 45.10 in 2012 before easing to 41.60 in the latest 2017 observation, placing the country 63rd globally. This level is comparable to the United States (41.40) and Argentina (41.40), and slightly below the Dominican Republic (42.20) and Peru (43.30). The upward swing to the 2012 peak reflects a period of rapid infrastructure investment and limited redistribution mechanisms, while the subsequent decline suggests modest improvements in tax policy and social spending. Over the four‑year coverage window, the index’s movement indicates a gradual narrowing of income disparity, yet the figure remains above the regional average for East Africa. Continued reforms in labor market regulation and targeted social protection could further reduce inequality, potentially moving Djibouti’s Gini index below the mid‑forties in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 41.6 | −2.5 | #63 |
| 2013 | 44.1 | −1.0 | #65 |
| 2012 | 45.1 | +5.1 | #76 |
| 2002 | 40.0 | – | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's gini index was 41.6 in 2017. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from the previous year.
Djibouti's gini index peaked at 45.1 in 2012.
The lowest gini index in Djibouti was 40.0 in 2002.
Djibouti ranks 63rd globally in gini index as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Djibouti in 2017 was 41.6. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_gini-index,
title = {Djibouti Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}