Jamaica Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Jamaica's gini index was 39.9 in 2021, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 13.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1988–2021.
Overview
Jamaica's gini index stood at 39.9 in 2021, a rise of +4.6 from 2018. Jamaica ranked 62nd globally.
Jamaica's Gini Index has exhibited a downward trend over the past decade, from its all-time peak of 48.30 in 2002 to a trough of 35.30 in 2018, before rising to 39.90 in 2021. This decline suggests a reduction in income inequality, with the Gini Index, a measure of income distribution, falling from a high of 43.20 in 1988 to its current position. Compared to its closest peer, the United States, Jamaica's Gini Index is relatively lower, at 39.90 compared to 39.70, indicating a more equitable income distribution. However, the recent rise from the trough in 2018 may signal a reversal in this trend. A sustained increase in poverty rates or a decline in social welfare programs could potentially alter the trajectory of Jamaica's Gini Index, potentially reversing the gains made in reducing income inequality.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39.9 | +4.6 | #62 |
| 2018 | 35.3 | −10.2 | #47 |
| 2004 | 45.5 | −2.8 | #58 |
| 2002 | 48.3 | +4.2 | #54 |
| 1999 | 44.1 | +3.7 | #30 |
| 1996 | 40.4 | +4.7 | #24 |
| 1993 | 35.7 | −5.4 | #20 |
| 1990 | 41.1 | −2.1 | #16 |
| 1988 | 43.2 | – | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's gini index was 39.9 in 2021. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 13.0% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's gini index peaked at 48.3 in 2002.
The lowest gini index in Jamaica was 35.3 in 2018.
Jamaica ranks 62nd 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 Jamaica in 2021 was 39.9. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_gini-index,
title = {Jamaica Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}