Kazakhstan Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Kazakhstan's gini index was 29.2 in 2021, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2021.
Overview
Kazakhstan's gini index stood at 29.2 in 2021, a rise of +0.5 from 2020. Kazakhstan ranked 16th globally.
Kazakhstan’s Gini index fell from an early post‑Soviet level of 32.70 in 1993 to a low of 26.80 in 2015, marking the country’s all‑time trough, before rising again to 29.20 in 2021, which places it 16th globally among 190 economies. The peak of 39.80 recorded in 2005 reflects a period of rapid privatization and uneven income distribution, while the subsequent decline coincided with expansive social programmes and a modest rise in wages in the mining sector. By 2021 Kazakhstan’s inequality measure sits close to peers such as Norway (29.10) and Ireland (29.40), suggesting a convergence toward the lower‑middle range of the international distribution. The 23‑year series shows a clear U‑shaped trajectory, with the recent uptick hinting that further diversification away from resource‑dependent growth and stronger progressive taxation could be required to sustain the downward trend in inequality.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29.2 | +0.5 | #16 |
| 2020 | 28.7 | +0.7 | #14 |
| 2019 | 28.0 | +0.2 | #13 |
| 2018 | 27.8 | +0.3 | #13 |
| 2017 | 27.5 | +0.3 | #12 |
| 2016 | 27.2 | +0.4 | #11 |
| 2015 | 26.8 | −0.2 | #8 |
| 2014 | 27.0 | −0.1 | #9 |
| 2013 | 27.1 | −1.1 | #8 |
| 2012 | 28.2 | +0.2 | #14 |
| 2011 | 28.0 | +0.0 | #15 |
| 2010 | 28.0 | −0.2 | #11 |
| 2009 | 28.2 | −0.3 | #15 |
| 2008 | 28.5 | −1.6 | #13 |
| 2007 | 30.1 | −0.1 | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kazakhstan's gini index was 29.2 in 2021. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's gini index peaked at 39.8 in 2005.
The lowest gini index in Kazakhstan was 26.8 in 2015.
Kazakhstan ranks 16th 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 Kazakhstan in 2021 was 29.2. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_gini-index,
title = {Kazakhstan Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}