Ghana Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Ghana's gini index was 43.5 in 2016, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2016.
Overview
Ghana's gini index stood at 43.5 in 2016, a rise of +1.1 from 2012. Ghana ranked 68th globally.
Ghana’s Gini Index rose from 35.30 in 1987, the lowest point in the series, to 43.50 in 2016, marking both the most recent reading and the all‑time peak for the country (World Bank). This upward movement reflects a deepening of income inequality over the 30‑year span, with the 2016 figure placing Ghana 68th globally and just above Uganda’s 42.80 and slightly below Peru’s 43.60. The 7‑year coverage of the dataset captures the period when structural adjustments, urbanisation and uneven growth in the extractive sector intensified disparities, while social safety nets lagged. Compared with peers such as Argentina (42.30) and Rwanda (43.70), Ghana’s inequality sits near the higher end of the regional distribution, suggesting that without targeted redistributive policies, fiscal reforms and inclusive labour market interventions, the trajectory may continue upward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 43.5 | +1.1 | #68 |
| 2012 | 42.4 | −0.4 | #73 |
| 2005 | 42.8 | +2.7 | #57 |
| 1998 | 40.1 | +1.7 | #28 |
| 1991 | 38.4 | +2.4 | #12 |
| 1988 | 36.0 | +0.7 | #7 |
| 1987 | 35.3 | – | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's gini index was 43.5 in 2016. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's gini index peaked at 43.5 in 2016.
The lowest gini index in Ghana was 35.3 in 1987.
Ghana ranks 68th globally in gini index as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Ghana in 2016 was 43.5. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_gini-index,
title = {Ghana Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}