Italy Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Italy's gini index was 33.7 in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Italy's gini index stood at 33.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 33.7 by 2025. Italy ranked 39th globally.
Italy’s Gini index stood at 33.68 in 2025, placing it 39th in the world and marginally above Greece’s 33.44 and below Nepal’s 33.86. The index has fluctuated modestly over the 39‑year series, rising from a low of 29.20 in 1982 – the all‑time trough – to a peak of 36.70 in 1998 before gradually receding. The early 1990s saw the most pronounced widening of income gaps, coinciding with structural reforms and fiscal tightening, while the post‑2008 period featured a slow but steady improvement as social safety nets expanded and labor market policies were adjusted. Despite the recent modest increase from the trough, the long‑run trajectory remains relatively flat, indicating persistent but contained inequality. Future shifts in labor market composition, taxation reforms, or significant changes in public spending could alter this pattern, potentially nudging the index either upward or downward in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 33.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 33.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 33.7 | −0.6 | #39 |
| 2023 | 34.3 | +0.6 | #28 |
| 2022 | 33.7 | −1.1 | #31 |
| 2021 | 34.8 | −0.4 | #43 |
| 2020 | 35.2 | +0.6 | #41 |
| 2019 | 34.6 | −0.6 | #45 |
| 2018 | 35.2 | −0.7 | #46 |
| 2017 | 35.9 | +0.7 | #43 |
| 2016 | 35.2 | −0.2 | #44 |
| 2015 | 35.4 | +0.7 | #41 |
| 2014 | 34.7 | −0.2 | #41 |
| 2013 | 34.9 | −0.3 | #34 |
| 2012 | 35.2 | +0.1 | #42 |
| 2011 | 35.1 | +0.4 | #47 |
| 2010 | 34.7 | +0.9 | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's gini index was 33.7 in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
Italy's gini index peaked at 36.7 in 1998.
The lowest gini index in Italy was 29.2 in 1982.
Italy ranks 39th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Italy's gini index is projected to reach 33.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Italy in 2025 was 33.7. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_gini-index,
title = {Italy Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}