Israel Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Israel's gini index was 37.9 in 2021, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2021.
Overview
Israel's gini index stood at 37.9 in 2021, a rise of +0.1 from 2020. Israel ranked 55th globally.
Israel’s Gini index stood at 37.90 in 2021, placing it 55th in the world and matching the level recorded by Togo, while slightly above Burkina Faso’s 37.40 and below the Dominican Republic’s 38.50. The measure of income inequality has risen modestly since the earliest World Bank observation in 1979 (36.30) and peaked at 42.60 in 2010, a level that reflected heightened disparities during the global financial crisis and domestic housing market pressures. The all‑time trough of 35.50 in 1992 coincided with a period of robust economic growth and expansive social welfare spending, which temporarily compressed income gaps. Over the 25‑year coverage span, Israel’s inequality trajectory has been upward‑sloping, though the recent 2021 figure is lower than the 2010 high, suggesting some attenuation of the earlier surge. Continued reforms in taxation, labor market regulation, and affordable housing will be pivotal in shaping whether the Gini index stabilises or resumes its gradual rise.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37.9 | +0.1 | #55 |
| 2020 | 37.8 | −0.5 | #51 |
| 2019 | 38.3 | −0.3 | #57 |
| 2018 | 38.6 | +0.4 | #66 |
| 2017 | 38.2 | −0.8 | #56 |
| 2016 | 39.0 | −0.7 | #59 |
| 2015 | 39.7 | −0.1 | #58 |
| 2014 | 39.8 | −0.1 | #61 |
| 2013 | 39.9 | −1.4 | #55 |
| 2012 | 41.3 | −0.1 | #68 |
| 2011 | 41.4 | −1.2 | #61 |
| 2010 | 42.6 | +0.0 | #66 |
| 2009 | 42.6 | +1.0 | #61 |
| 2008 | 41.6 | +0.5 | #55 |
| 2007 | 41.1 | −0.5 | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel 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
Israel's gini index was 37.9 in 2021. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Israel's gini index peaked at 42.6 in 2009.
The lowest gini index in Israel was 35.5 in 1992.
Israel ranks 55th 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 Israel in 2021 was 37.9. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_gini-index,
title = {Israel Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}