Finland Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Finland's gini index was 27.6 in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2025.
Overview
Finland's gini index stood at 27.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 27.6 by 2025. Finland ranked 64th globally.
Finland’s Gini index has risen modestly since the earliest World Bank observation in 1987, when it stood at 22.20, to a 2025 level of 27.64, placing the country 64th in global rankings. The upward trajectory peaked in 2007 at 28.30 before a slight retreat, yet the index remains higher than the 1987 trough and only marginally below the level recorded for Romania (28.16) and Poland (28.56), its closest peers in the 2025 ranking. Over the 26‑year coverage period the increase reflects a gradual loosening of income redistribution mechanisms, while the post‑peak decline suggests limited policy response to rising inequality. Continued pressure from demographic ageing and labour‑market polarization could stall or reverse the recent modest improvement, whereas targeted fiscal reforms and expanded social benefits would be required to steer the index downward and narrow the gap with lower‑inequality peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 27.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 27.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 27.6 | +0.2 | #64 |
| 2023 | 27.4 | −0.5 | #9 |
| 2022 | 27.9 | +0.2 | #11 |
| 2021 | 27.7 | +0.6 | #8 |
| 2020 | 27.1 | −0.6 | #10 |
| 2019 | 27.7 | +0.4 | #10 |
| 2018 | 27.3 | −0.1 | #10 |
| 2017 | 27.4 | +0.3 | #11 |
| 2016 | 27.1 | +0.0 | #9 |
| 2015 | 27.1 | +0.3 | #10 |
| 2014 | 26.8 | −0.4 | #5 |
| 2013 | 27.2 | +0.1 | #9 |
| 2012 | 27.1 | −0.5 | #8 |
| 2011 | 27.6 | −0.1 | #10 |
| 2010 | 27.7 | +0.2 | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland 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
Finland's gini index was 27.6 in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Finland's gini index peaked at 28.3 in 2007.
The lowest gini index in Finland was 22.2 in 1987.
Finland ranks 64th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's gini index is projected to reach 27.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Finland in 2025 was 27.6. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_gini-index,
title = {Finland Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}