Kosovo Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Kosovo's gini index was 44.3 in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 15.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2025.
Overview
Kosovo's gini index stood at 44.3 in 2025, a rise of +6.0 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.3 by 2025. Kosovo ranked 11th globally.
Kosovo’s Gini index has risen sharply since the early 2000s, moving from 29.00 in 2003 to a peak of 57.40 in 2020 before easing to 26.30 in 2013, the lowest level recorded in the series. The latest World Bank figure for 2025 stands at 44.28, placing Kosovo 11th globally in income inequality and closely aligning it with peers such as Paraguay (44.69) and Ecuador (44.06). The post‑conflict transition, rapid urbanisation and uneven labour‑market reforms have driven the upward swing, while the brief decline in 2013 reflected temporary fiscal redistribution and increased social spending. Despite the modest retreat from the 2020 apex, Kosovo’s inequality remains markedly higher than the regional average, suggesting that structural disparities in wages and access to education persist. Continued investment in inclusive growth policies and targeted social protection could moderate the upward trajectory and bring the index closer to the lower end of the peer group in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 44.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.3 | +6.0 | #11 |
| 2022 | 38.3 | −11.1 | #50 |
| 2021 | 49.4 | −8.0 | #75 |
| 2020 | 57.4 | +17.2 | #69 |
| 2019 | 40.2 | −4.4 | #61 |
| 2018 | 44.6 | +0.4 | #84 |
| 2017 | 44.2 | +17.5 | #67 |
| 2016 | 26.7 | +0.2 | #7 |
| 2015 | 26.5 | −0.8 | #6 |
| 2014 | 27.3 | +1.0 | #11 |
| 2013 | 26.3 | −2.7 | #4 |
| 2012 | 29.0 | +1.2 | #17 |
| 2011 | 27.8 | −5.5 | #14 |
| 2010 | 33.3 | +1.5 | #38 |
| 2009 | 31.8 | +1.5 | #26 |
Analysis
Kosovo's gini index was 44.3 in 2025, a rise of +6.0 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 44.3 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kosovo's gini index was 44.3 in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 15.6% increase from the previous year.
Kosovo's gini index peaked at 57.4 in 2020.
The lowest gini index in Kosovo was 26.3 in 2013.
Kosovo ranks 11th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kosovo's gini index is projected to reach 44.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Kosovo in 2025 was 44.3. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kosovo_gini-index,
title = {Kosovo Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kosovo/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}