Guinea-Bissau Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Guinea-Bissau's gini index was 33.4 in 2021, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2021.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's gini index stood at 33.4 in 2021, a decline of +1.4 from 2018. Guinea-Bissau ranked 33rd globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s Gini index fell dramatically from an all‑time peak of 55.80 in 1991 to a trough of 33.40 in 2021, placing the country 33rd globally in the most recent year. This 22‑point decline, recorded over a six‑year coverage window, signals a substantial reduction in income inequality relative to the early 1990s, a period marked by political instability and limited fiscal capacity. The 2021 figure of 33.40 is comparable to the levels observed in Serbia (33.10) and Tunisia (33.70), suggesting that Guinea‑Bissau now shares a distributional profile with middle‑income economies that have pursued modest social reforms and modest growth. While the downward trajectory reflects improved equity, sustaining further progress will likely depend on consistent macro‑economic stability, expanded public investment in health and education, and policies that promote inclusive labour market participation.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33.4 | −1.4 | #33 |
| 2018 | 34.8 | −15.8 | #42 |
| 2010 | 50.6 | +15.0 | #79 |
| 2002 | 35.6 | −8.0 | #30 |
| 1993 | 43.6 | −12.2 | #23 |
| 1991 | 55.8 | – | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's gini index was 33.4 in 2021. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's gini index peaked at 55.8 in 1991.
The lowest gini index in Guinea-Bissau was 33.4 in 2021.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 33rd globally in gini index as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Guinea-Bissau in 2021 was 33.4. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_gini-index,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}