Ireland Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Ireland's gini index was 28.8 in 2025, ranked 61st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2025.
Overview
Ireland's gini index stood at 28.8 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.8 by 2025. Ireland ranked 61st globally.
Ireland’s Gini index has fallen from a peak of 37.00 in 1995 to a trough of 28.80 in 2025, the lowest level recorded over the 28‑year series and placing the country 61st globally. The decline from the earliest observation of 35.50 in 1987 reflects a gradual reduction in income inequality, driven by progressive tax reforms and expanded social welfare programmes in the early 2000s and after the 2008 financial crisis. By contrast, the Syrian Arab Republic posts a slightly higher index of 29.48, while Poland records 28.56, underscoring that Ireland now ranks among the more egalitarian economies in Europe. The sustained downward trajectory suggests that continued investment in affordable housing, education and health services could further compress the distribution gap, whereas a reversal of fiscal consolidation or a sharp labour‑market shock might stall or reverse the progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 28.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 28.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.8 | −0.2 | #61 |
| 2023 | 29.0 | −0.9 | #11 |
| 2022 | 29.9 | +0.5 | #15 |
| 2021 | 29.4 | +0.2 | #17 |
| 2020 | 29.2 | −1.1 | #17 |
| 2019 | 30.3 | −0.3 | #23 |
| 2018 | 30.6 | −0.8 | #24 |
| 2017 | 31.4 | −1.4 | #25 |
| 2016 | 32.8 | +1.0 | #32 |
| 2015 | 31.8 | −0.1 | #25 |
| 2014 | 31.9 | −1.6 | #26 |
| 2013 | 33.5 | +0.3 | #31 |
| 2012 | 33.2 | +0.3 | #34 |
| 2011 | 32.9 | +0.6 | #35 |
| 2010 | 32.3 | −0.4 | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland 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
Ireland's gini index was 28.8 in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Ireland's gini index peaked at 37.0 in 1995.
The lowest gini index in Ireland was 28.8 in 2025.
Ireland ranks 61st globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's gini index is projected to reach 28.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Ireland in 2025 was 28.8. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_gini-index,
title = {Ireland Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}