Haiti Gini Index

Haiti’s Gini index fell dramatically from its all‑time peak of 59.00 in 2001 to a trough of 41.10 in 2012, placing the country 65th in the world in the most recent year for which data are available. This 17.90‑point decline over just two measurement periods signals a substantial reduction in measured income inequality, although the index remains comparable to peer nations such as Uganda (41.00) and the United States (41.20). The sharp improvement coincides with a period of intense political upheaval, natural disasters, and a shift toward cash‑transfer programmes that may have redistributed household incomes more evenly. Nevertheless, Haiti’s still‑relatively high inequality relative to many middle‑income economies suggests that persistent structural challenges, including limited formal employment and uneven access to education, continue to constrain further progress. Future trends will likely depend on the effectiveness of fiscal reforms and social protection policies; sustained investment in inclusive growth could deepen the downward trajectory of inequality.