Korea - Gini Index 2006
31.7
Korea's gini index was 31.7 in 2006. This was the 27th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2006▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Slovenia | 24.4 | -0.8% |
| 2nd | Slovak Republic | 25.8 | -11.9% |
| 3rd | Denmark | 25.9 | 2.8% |
| 4th | Norway | 26.4 | -13.7% |
| 5th | Sweden | 26.4 | -1.5% |
| 6th | Czechia | 26.7 | -0.7% |
| 7th | Finland | 28.0 | 1.4% |
| 8th | Malta | 28.0 | - |
| 9th | Belgium | 28.1 | -4.1% |
| 10th | Belarus | 28.3 | 2.5% |
| 11th | Hungary | 28.3 | -18.4% |
| 12th | Iraq | 28.6 | - |
| 13th | Austria | 29.6 | 3.1% |
| 14th | Armenia | 29.7 | -17.5% |
| 15th | France | 29.7 | -0.3% |
| 16th | Serbia | 29.7 | -18.6% |
| 17th | Ukraine | 29.8 | 2.8% |
| 18th | Montenegro | 30.0 | -0.7% |
| 19th | Netherlands | 30.0 | 3.4% |
| 20th | Iceland | 30.2 | 4.1% |
| 21st | Kazakhstan | 30.2 | -24.1% |
| 22nd | Kosovo | 30.3 | -2.9% |
| 23rd | Luxembourg | 30.9 | 0.3% |
| 24th | Germany | 31.0 | -2.2% |
| 25th | Cyprus | 31.1 | 2.6% |
| 26th | Indonesia | 31.5 | 5.4% |
| 27th | Korea | 31.7 | - |
| 28th | Ireland | 32.7 | -3.3% |
| 29th | Burundi | 33.4 | -20.7% |
| 30th | Spain | 33.5 | 3.4% |
| 31st | Estonia | 33.7 | 0.9% |
| 32nd | Italy | 33.7 | -0.3% |
| 33rd | Switzerland | 33.9 | 7.3% |
| 34th | Jordan | 33.9 | -8.4% |
| 35th | West Bank and Gaza | 34.0 | -2.0% |
| 36th | Canada | 34.1 | 1.5% |
| 37th | Lithuania | 34.4 | -2.5% |
| 38th | Poland | 34.7 | -3.1% |
| 39th | Greece | 35.1 | 1.4% |
| 40th | Moldova | 35.4 | -2.5% |
| 41st | Latvia | 35.6 | -8.7% |
| 42nd | Bulgaria | 35.7 | 23.5% |
| 43rd | Mauritius | 35.7 | - |
| 44th | Viet Nam | 35.8 | -2.7% |
| 45th | United Kingdom | 35.9 | 1.1% |
| 46th | Georgia | 36.9 | -1.3% |
| 47th | Kiribati | 37.0 | - |
| 48th | Kyrgyz Republic | 37.4 | 14.7% |
| 49th | Portugal | 38.1 | -1.0% |
| 50th | Mali | 38.9 | -2.5% |
| 51st | Romania | 39.6 | 32.9% |
| 52nd | Türkiye | 39.6 | -7.0% |
| 53rd | Sri Lanka | 39.7 | -1.2% |
| 54th | Syrian Arab Republic | 40.1 | 6.9% |
| 55th | Morocco | 40.7 | 0.2% |
| 56th | Russian Federation | 41.0 | -0.7% |
| 57th | Israel | 41.6 | -1.7% |
| 58th | United States | 41.7 | 1.0% |
| 59th | Thailand | 41.8 | -1.6% |
| 60th | Togo | 42.2 | - |
| 61st | North Macedonia | 42.6 | 8.4% |
| 62nd | Seychelles | 42.8 | 0.0% |
| 63rd | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 44.8 | 2.8% |
| 64th | Malaysia | 44.8 | -3.4% |
| 65th | El Salvador | 45.7 | -5.8% |
| 66th | Uruguay | 45.9 | 2.7% |
| 67th | Argentina | 46.4 | -2.9% |
| 68th | Philippines | 47.2 | 1.3% |
| 69th | Chile | 47.7 | -7.4% |
| 70th | Costa Rica | 49.3 | 3.8% |
| 71st | Mexico | 49.7 | -2.4% |
| 72nd | Peru | 50.3 | -0.2% |
| 73rd | Dominican Republic | 52.0 | 4.0% |
| 74th | Ecuador | 52.3 | -1.5% |
| 75th | Paraguay | 53.0 | 3.1% |
| 76th | Guatemala | 54.5 | 0.6% |
| 77th | Panama | 54.6 | 1.5% |
| 78th | Zambia | 54.6 | 0.6% |
| 79th | Brazil | 55.6 | -1.2% |
| 80th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 56.7 | -3.1% |
| 81st | Honduras | 57.5 | -3.4% |
FAQ
What was Korea's gini index in 2006?▾
Korea's gini index in 2006 was 31.7. This ranked 27th globally.
Which country had the highest gini index in 2006?▾
Honduras had the highest gini index in 2006 at 57.5.
What is the gini index of Korea in 2006?▾
The gini index of Korea in 2006 was 31.7. This ranked 27th globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Korea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 3.0%. View full analysis →
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