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Kenya - Gini Index 1997

Name: Kenya Gini Index 1997
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Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) · World Bank

45.0 +1.9 from 1996 Global rank: 23rd

Kenya's gini index was 45.0 in 1997. This was the 23rd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1997▾

Gini Index by Country - 1997
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Slovenia	24.1	-17.2%
2nd	Bulgaria	26.4	-19.5%
3rd	Belgium	26.8	-5.6%
4th	Germany	28.2	0.7%
5th	Austria	29.1	-0.7%
6th	Luxembourg	29.6	2.1%
7th	Romania	30.5	-2.2%
8th	France	31.9	-0.3%
9th	Canada	33.1	0.9%
10th	Latvia	34.4	8.9%
11th	Lao PDR	34.9	1.7%
12th	Spain	35.3	-3.3%
13th	Viet Nam	35.4	-0.8%
14th	United Kingdom	35.7	1.1%
15th	Jordan	36.4	-15.5%
16th	Moldova	36.9	-
17th	Israel	38.1	7.3%
18th	Russian Federation	38.4	-16.7%
19th	Madagascar	39.4	-12.8%
20th	United States	40.5	0.5%
21st	Georgia	40.7	9.7%
22nd	Uruguay	41.5	1.7%
23rd	Kenya	45.0	4.4%
24th	Costa Rica	45.6	-1.9%
25th	Philippines	46.0	7.2%
26th	Dominican Republic	48.9	3.2%
27th	Argentina	49.1	-0.8%
28th	Malaysia	49.1	1.2%
29th	Honduras	52.7	-5.4%
30th	Peru	53.3	21.1%
31st	Paraguay	54.9	-5.5%
32nd	Bolivia, Plurinational State of	58.1	18.3%
33rd	Panama	58.1	0.9%
34th	Brazil	59.8	0.0%
35th	Belize	60.4	6.7%
36th	Malawi	65.8	-

FAQ

What was Kenya's gini index in 1997?▾

Kenya's gini index in 1997 was 45.0. This ranked 23rd globally.

How did Kenya's gini index change in 1997?▾

Kenya's gini index increased by 4.4% in 1997 compared to 1996.

Which country had the highest gini index in 1997?▾

Malawi had the highest gini index in 1997 at 65.8.

What is the gini index of Kenya in 1997?▾

The gini index of Kenya in 1997 was 45.0. This ranked 23rd globally.