Dominican Republic Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Dominican Republic's gini index was 38.1 in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's gini index stood at 38.1 in 2025, a decline of +0.9 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.1 by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 21st globally.
The Dominican Republic’s Gini index fell to 38.11 in 2025, ranking it 21st globally and placing it just above the Philippines (37.97) and slightly below Bulgaria (37.94). This marks a substantial reduction from the all‑time peak of 52.10 recorded in 2004, when income inequality was at its highest during a period of rapid economic expansion and uneven distribution of growth benefits. The index reached its lowest point of 37.00 in 2022, reflecting the impact of progressive tax reforms and expanded social programmes that began in the late 2010s. Over the 31‑year series, the downward trajectory suggests that policy measures aimed at broadening access to education and formal employment have been effective in compressing income gaps. Continued investment in inclusive labour markets and further strengthening of redistributive mechanisms will be crucial to sustain the modest decline and prevent a reversal of the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 37.9 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 38.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 38.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.1 | −0.9 | #21 |
| 2024 | 39.0 | +0.6 | #5 |
| 2023 | 38.4 | +1.4 | #36 |
| 2022 | 37.0 | −1.5 | #46 |
| 2021 | 38.5 | −1.1 | #57 |
| 2020 | 39.6 | −2.3 | #53 |
| 2019 | 41.9 | −1.8 | #65 |
| 2018 | 43.7 | +1.5 | #82 |
| 2017 | 42.2 | −3.5 | #64 |
| 2016 | 45.7 | +0.5 | #75 |
| 2015 | 45.2 | +0.9 | #72 |
| 2014 | 44.3 | −3.4 | #69 |
| 2013 | 47.7 | +1.6 | #71 |
| 2012 | 46.1 | −1.6 | #77 |
| 2011 | 47.7 | +0.4 | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's gini index was 38.1 in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's gini index peaked at 52.1 in 2003.
The lowest gini index in Dominican Republic was 37.0 in 2022.
Dominican Republic ranks 21st globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's gini index is projected to reach 38.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 38.1. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_gini-index,
title = {Dominican Republic Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}