Finland - Gini Index 2008
27.8
−0.5 from 2007
Finland's gini index was 27.8 in 2008, decreased +0.5 from 28.3 in 2007. This was the 10th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2008▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Slovenia | 23.7 | -2.9% |
| 2nd | Denmark | 25.2 | -3.8% |
| 3rd | Slovak Republic | 26.0 | 5.3% |
| 4th | Czechia | 26.3 | 1.2% |
| 5th | Ukraine | 26.6 | -1.5% |
| 6th | Norway | 27.0 | -0.4% |
| 7th | Hungary | 27.5 | -1.4% |
| 8th | Serbia | 27.6 | -3.8% |
| 9th | Belarus | 27.8 | -6.1% |
| 10th | Finland | 27.8 | -1.8% |
| 11th | Sweden | 28.1 | 3.7% |
| 12th | Belgium | 28.4 | -2.7% |
| 13th | Kazakhstan | 28.5 | -5.3% |
| 14th | Malta | 29.0 | -0.7% |
| 15th | Armenia | 29.2 | -6.4% |
| 16th | Netherlands | 29.3 | -1.0% |
| 17th | Albania | 30.0 | -2.0% |
| 18th | Austria | 30.4 | -0.7% |
| 19th | Montenegro | 30.5 | -2.9% |
| 20th | Germany | 30.8 | -1.3% |
| 21st | Ireland | 30.9 | -3.1% |
| 22nd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 31.1 | -2.2% |
| 23rd | Kyrgyz Republic | 31.5 | -7.1% |
| 24th | Cyprus | 31.7 | 1.9% |
| 25th | Iceland | 31.8 | 7.8% |
| 26th | Estonia | 31.9 | 2.2% |
| 27th | Korea | 32.3 | 1.9% |
| 28th | Indonesia | 32.6 | -1.8% |
| 29th | Jordan | 32.6 | -3.8% |
| 30th | Luxembourg | 32.6 | 4.8% |
| 31st | France | 33.0 | 1.9% |
| 32nd | Poland | 33.5 | -1.5% |
| 33rd | Bulgaria | 33.6 | -6.9% |
| 34th | Greece | 33.6 | -1.2% |
| 35th | Croatia | 33.7 | 13.5% |
| 36th | Switzerland | 33.8 | -1.5% |
| 37th | Italy | 33.8 | 2.7% |
| 38th | Canada | 33.9 | 0.3% |
| 39th | Spain | 34.2 | 0.3% |
| 40th | Japan | 34.6 | - |
| 41st | Moldova | 34.7 | 0.9% |
| 42nd | Australia | 35.4 | 6.9% |
| 43rd | United Kingdom | 35.4 | 2.9% |
| 44th | Viet Nam | 35.6 | -0.6% |
| 45th | Lithuania | 35.7 | 2.6% |
| 46th | Mauritania | 35.7 | -11.2% |
| 47th | Romania | 36.4 | -2.9% |
| 48th | Portugal | 36.6 | -0.5% |
| 49th | Latvia | 37.2 | -0.8% |
| 50th | Georgia | 38.5 | 1.0% |
| 51st | Türkiye | 39.0 | 1.6% |
| 52nd | Thailand | 40.3 | 1.3% |
| 53rd | Fiji | 40.4 | 6.0% |
| 54th | United States | 41.1 | 0.0% |
| 55th | Israel | 41.6 | 1.2% |
| 56th | Russian Federation | 41.6 | -1.7% |
| 57th | Samoa | 42.0 | 3.2% |
| 58th | Angola | 42.7 | -17.7% |
| 59th | China | 43.0 | 5.1% |
| 60th | Côte d'Ivoire | 43.2 | 4.6% |
| 61st | Argentina | 45.0 | -2.8% |
| 62nd | Uruguay | 45.1 | -2.8% |
| 63rd | Mozambique | 45.5 | -3.0% |
| 64th | Malaysia | 45.5 | 1.6% |
| 65th | North Macedonia | 46.1 | 8.2% |
| 66th | El Salvador | 46.9 | 3.8% |
| 67th | Peru | 47.5 | -5.0% |
| 68th | Dominican Republic | 48.1 | -1.6% |
| 69th | Costa Rica | 48.6 | -1.4% |
| 70th | Ecuador | 49.8 | -6.7% |
| 71st | Paraguay | 50.7 | -4.3% |
| 72nd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 50.8 | -6.8% |
| 73rd | Mexico | 50.8 | 2.2% |
| 74th | Panama | 52.7 | 0.0% |
| 75th | Brazil | 54.0 | -1.6% |
| 76th | Colombia | 55.3 | 2.6% |
| 77th | Honduras | 55.5 | -0.5% |
| 78th | Central African Republic | 56.2 | -5.9% |
| 79th | South Africa | 63.0 | -2.8% |
FAQ
What was Finland's gini index in 2008?▾
Finland's gini index in 2008 was 27.8. This ranked 10th globally.
How did Finland's gini index change in 2008?▾
Finland's gini index decreased by 1.8% in 2008 compared to 2007.
Which country had the highest gini index in 2008?▾
South Africa had the highest gini index in 2008 at 63.0.
What is the gini index of Finland in 2008?▾
The gini index of Finland in 2008 was 27.8. This ranked 10th globally.
How does 2008 compare to 2007 for Finland's gini index?▾
Finland's gini index went from 28.3 in 2007 to 27.8 in 2008, a 1.8% decrease.
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